Lead Electrical Engineer

Join to apply for the Lead Electrical Engineer role at WSP in Canada 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Lead Electrical Engineer role at WSP in Canada The Opportunity:In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll shape and scale a team of talented engineers and technicians, driving the design and delivery of cutting-edge electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of Job DescriptionThe Opportunity:In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll shape and scale a team of talented engineers and technicians, driving the design and delivery of cutting-edge electrical systems across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, educational, and residential projects . With a strong emphasis on decarbonization and Net Zero design , you’ll be at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the built environment.Why choose 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.#WeAreWSPWhat you can expect to do here:Work with mechanical and electrical manager to establish and grow a team of electrical engineers in the GTA. Lead a team, ensuring effective collaboration and resource allocation. Conduct regular team meetings and foster a positive team environment. Work with managers and business development leaders to pursue work in Ontario primarily focusing on GTA. Design electrical systems for various building types across Ontario. Manage project assignments from proposal to construction, including power distribution, lighting, and security systems. Collaborate with a design team to develop electrical designs and prepare project drawings and specifications. Communicate with clients, design partners, authorities, and contractors. Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and standards. Adhere to project budgets and timelines, maintaining accurate project tracking and billing. Review existing systems and prepare condition reports and feasibility studies. Prepare load calculations and select systems and equipment. Coordinate project drawings using CAD and BIM software. Participate in fee proposals and business development activities. Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced staff. What you’ll bring to WSP:Licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario (P. Eng.). The drive and passion to build and lead a team. 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering consulting for buildings and infrastructure. Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead a team to deliver design submissions, often with demanding timelines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, Proficiency with AGI or ETAP is considered an asset. Ability to deliver comprehensive design submissions, often with demanding timelines. Experience in creating tender document packages with drawings and specifications. Experience with site reviews of building electrical systems. An extensive understanding of building construction and building electrical systems and infrastructure. A detailed working knowledge of Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Building Code and the National Building Code of Canada. About UsWSP 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. 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