Electrical Engineer, Building Sciences

Job title: Electrical Engineer, Building Sciences

Job description: WINNIPEG

WSP is currently seeking Electrical Engineers to join our growing Building Sciences team, located in Winnipeg, MB. This team is part of our Canada-wide Building Sciences practice with over 200 team members working in an integrated practice from coast to coast

Why WSP?

• A Canadian success story – a company that grew from humble roots in Quebec to a global, multinational powerhouse with over 48,000 employees worldwide;
• Impact 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 we were yesterday, for our employees, future employees, and our fellow Canadians, we’re open to your ideas and trying new things that will challenge the status quo and raise the bar higher;
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a forward-thinking 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.

#WeAreWSP

Why WSP Building Sciences?

Building Science encompasses a broad range of scientific and practical knowledge on the design, performance, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of new and existing buildings. Building Sciences is a dynamic field where advancement in the knowledge, techniques and practices is always evolving through new technologies and practices. This is a field where your work can support the advancement of improvements to our built environment and have a true impact on the future. With buildings being one of the major contributors of greenhouse gases to the environment, working to improve the design and operation of buildings has a positive impact on our environment and our daily lives, especially as most of us live, work and play in a wide range of building types.

Our Building Science team in Winnipeg works as part of an integrated team that also includes project managers, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil specialists that work on a wide array of projects across Western Canada.

Our Winnipeg team provides Building Sciences services that include:

• Design and commissioning of new building envelope systems and components
• Design and commissioning of new building mechanical and electrical systems;
• Upgrading and recommissioning of existing building mechanical and electrical systems;
• Building Condition Assessments for existing buildings, building envelopes, parkades and sites including mechanical and electrical systems;
• Reserve Fund Studies for condominiums;
• Design of remediation and rehabilitation projects for buildings and building systems of all types; and
• Tender and construction period engineering services to support our design projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply engineering knowledge to tasks on electrical & audit projects;
• Assist senior engineers and technical leads with building condition assessments, evaluations, audits, designs & site reports;
• Conduct construction period site reviews monitoring quality of electrical construction and repairs;
• Liaise with contractors, sub-consultants and engineering disciplines;
• Contribute to the contract administration process on projects;
• Accept responsibility for project tasks, deliverables and outcomes;
• Apply sustainable thinking and practices within project delivery;
• Contribute to the knowledge systems within the building science practice; and
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

This position may fit the education and experience of a wide range of candidates. Preferred qualifications include combinations of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• 5+ years of engineering or construction experience in design, consulting, renewal, construction, or advisory capacity for building electrical systems; experience with Building Condition Assessment and Reserve Fund Study reporting is an asset but not a requirement;
• Ideal candidates will be currently registered with Engineers & Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM) as an EIT or P. Eng. (or eligible to register), registration in other Provinces is an asset;
• Previous experience in the consulting engineering or construction industry is strongly desired but not essential;
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills; attention to detail and strong work ethic;
• Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills;
• Knowledge of electrical systems and construction processes for new and existing systems.
• Demonstrable skills using AutoCAD; Revit skills advantageous;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
• A team player with an entrepreneurial attitude and a desire to work with successful, energetic people;
• Strong at multi-tasking, organized and able to adapt to shifting priorities;
• Ability to travel to project sites within the province and work extended and various hours when required;
• Acceptance and cooperation to work in a respectful workplace environment;
• Experience and training in Workplace Health and Safety protocol and experience in reading and following Safe Work Practices and Procedures an asset; and
• Valid driver’s license in good standing. (Abstract may be requested)

Company: WSP

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 06:06:45 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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