Electrical Inspector

**The Opportunity**:
Our Power 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 comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

In order to meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking an experienced **Electrical Inspector**with Utilities experience to join our team located in one of our offices in **Toronto, Etobicoke, or Thornhill.**

Reporting to the Construction Audit and Inspection manager, the Electrical Inspector will perform on-site audit of hydro distribution installations in the Toronto and Horseshoe area. They will monitor asset conditions at various locations and construction activities to ensure they are completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety and client standards. This position offers an opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting and unique projects across the company, supporting the engineering staff (e.g., T&D, Utilities, EV Charging Infrastructure, Power Generation, Renewables, Hydro & Dams, Energy storage, Magnitude Underground Tunnelling, etc.)

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

**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**:

- Review IFC package prior to construction start.
- Participate in pre-construction and post-construction/lessons learned meetings.
- Complete Field Risk Assessment & Hazard Evaluation, Review Contractor’s Safety procedures, Sign on to the tailboard on site.
- Complete daily field audit for the projects assigned. Prepare daily log with photos of all activities.
- Verify construction work is completed in accordance with design, regulatory, safety and client standards, applicable laws, and guidelines (e.g., MTO Book 7, MCR etc.).
- Verification of conformance to O. Reg 22/04.
- Issue Safety Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for violations of safety practices, plans and procedures or regulatory requirements.
- Issue Quality Non-Compliance Reports if required. Monitor contractor’s corrective actions for deficiencies or non-adherence to design and standards.
- Verify Contractor’s monthly billing and Change Orders.
- Perform final walk down to ensure scope of work completed and ready for intended service, prepare list of deficiencies, warranty holdback release.
- Review As-built package and prepare Project Finalization Report for project close out.

**What you’ll bring to WSP**:

- Power Line Technician, or Electrician Certificate, or equivalent Electrical Engineering education/experience.
- Must have demonstrated over 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in inspecting utility and infrastructure projects
- Member of the PEO as a EIT or P.Eng an asset.
- Working knowledge of the Electrical Utility Safety Rules and industry safe work practices.
- Knowledge of Toronto Hydro Rule Book, THESL Distribution Standards, and Book 7 would be an asset.
- Familiar working knowledge with occupational health & safety act (OHSA), construction standards and specifications in Ontario and City of Toronto (OPS, MCR) and ACI & AISC codes is an asset.
- Must have valid Ontario Drivers’ License.
- Must be able to work outside in extreme weather and flexible on hours of work.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

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