Automation & Electrical Engineering Specialist

Our Resources subsector, a key component of WSP's ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including economic studies, project management, detailed design, procurement, site management, commissioning and industrial programming. This division provides a full range of services to industrial and mining projects, including all services offered in the field of engineering from conceptual and feasibility studies to complete detailed engineering in EPCM, to the closure and dismantling of mine sites. Our experts work together to offer our clients services that live up to our vision: to meet the highest standards in the industry and innovate to exceed them.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate or Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team located in one of our Greater Toronto Area offices in Mississauga, Thornhill, Whitby or Toronto.

Reporting to the Manager-Electrical Engineering, this position play a key role in leading the design and optimization of the electrical power distribution and control system design engineering efforts of both new construction and brownfield heavy industrial projects across the subsector. You will apply your electrical engineering design knowledge on project work from conceptual design and studies through to project completion. Effective communication, technical quality, cost-effectiveness, building and maintaining client relationships, and providing guidance to a team of designers are integral parts of this role.

Be involved in projects with our Resources Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges!

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#Experience with Power Systems Studies like load flow, short circuit, arc flash analysis, etc. on ETAP, Easy Power, and other software;

Specifications and data sheets for Switchgear, MCCs, transformers, and other electrical components;

Experience in power distribution, motor control and lighting design;

Electrical systems design to support clients/other disciplines/departments/offices in the areas of responsibility;

Incorporation of safety and risk analysis into equipment designs;

Perform engineering calculations;

Ability to work with a minimum of instructions, complete tasks independently, make decisions and take responsibility on technical matters;

Design management with input from other senior managers on technical decisions;

Industrial site reviews and evaluations for design verification / implementation;

Travel to various client sites, attend project meetings and conduct field reviews;

Coordination with various departments and offices required for project implementation;

Write and review technical reports, and construction specifications;

Design of specialized control and/or communications systems a benefit;

Electrical control system design including control panel layouts, component selection, and schematics;

Design and integration of control system communications networks including HMI and fiber optics a benefit;

Integration of field instrumentation, sensory devices and the associated safety systems into an overall controls package to enable a fully-functional industrial control system a benefit;

At least 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering design experience in support of heavy industrial projects;

Working knowledge of CSA standards, ANSI standards, IEEE standards, Ontario Building Code, and other applicable codes;

Working knowledge of power system modelling software;

Ability to execute the projects with power system distribution, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable support system, fire alarm systems, heat tracing, cathodic protection, etc.;

Must be able to attend industrial sites and observe all applicable safety regulations;

Project experience in mills, smelters, mines, industrial sites, infrastructure, refinery, ports, material handling, pulp and paper or renewal energy systems is beneficial;

Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, controls, communications and automation a benefit;

Control system (PLC, DCS, HMI) programming ability a benefit;

Working knowledge of control system modelling software a benefit;

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programs,

Must possess a team player attitude and be able to work in project team environment.

#In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

We are locally dedicated with international scale

Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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