Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT), to expand our infrastructure team based in our Edmonton office. The successful candidate will be responsible to assist with designs for a variety of municipal infrastructure projects, primarily in water and wastewater infrastructure, treatment, and conveyance. Tasks include contributing to the development of the electrical, instrumentation, and controls design as well as tender submittals, shop drawing reviews, and site commissioning. Diversity in a high‑volume of projects will allow the opportunity to be hands-on with all aspects of a project’s lifecycle.

Why WSP?

• 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
  
  
  

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Function as an Engineer in Training (EIT) for electrical design of water and wastewater related projects, including treatment plants, pumping stations, and electrical systems;
• Work collaboratively in the Water and Wastewater team’s electrical, instrumentation and controls (EIC) engineering group and with other engineering disciplines;
• Assist senior engineers with proposal development tasks as pertains to electrical projects;
• Assist in preparation of analyses, designs, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, presentations, and reports as required;
• Review contractor submittals and Operations and Maintenance manuals for conformity to project specifications;
• Undertake field reviews of projects under construction, under the supervision of a P.Eng.;
• Participate in the development and implementation of commissioning plans;
• Build effective networks and working relationships with the EIC Team, and other Engineering disciplines.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring To WSP …

• Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution;
• Engineer in Training designation, or eligibility for registration with EGBC is required;
• 3 – 5 years professional experience as an engineer in EIC systems design, preferably of municipal water and wastewater facilities or similar type pump station and treatment facilities;
• Familiarity with typical electrical designs for power distribution, lighting, PLC, communications, and P&IDs is an asset;
• Familiarity and experience with municipal projects would be an asset;
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule;
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought;
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with team members and clients;
• A “can do” attitude, able to work in a team environment;
• Good initiative, attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
  
  

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. 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.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
  
  
  

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.