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Job Description
THORNHILL
WSP’s Building/Transportation M&E Team is currently seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) to join our Electrical team, located in Thornhill office. Reporting to Electrical Group Manager, the Jr Electrical Engineer or EIT will be responsible for calculation, design, technical specification, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit 3D modeling, and BIM360 services on various projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Electrical design, calculation and preparing specification of power distribution, control, communication, lighting, fire alarm and security systems for transportation projects;
- Preparing AutoCAD drawings and Revit 3D modeling for all electrical systems;
- Understanding of Electrical Engineering requirement, Ontario Building Code (OBC), Electrical Safety Authority, and IEEE standards for Building and Site design;
- Perform individually or as a team member with electrical discipline and under direct supervision of senior engineers or discipline lead;
- Basic understanding of project management;
- Other duties as assigned/required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University graduated with Bachelor’s degree of Electrical Engineering; Registered P.Eng. or EIT with PEO;
- Up to 5 years of experience in designing electrical systems for buildings, transportation, healthcare and light industrial projects including but not limited to: power distribution, lighting, life safety, security, IT, Communications (COMM), Building Automation System (BAS);
- Ability to work independently to deliver comprehensive designs and meet the deadlines;
- Experience with utility companies, authorities having jurisdiction, and applicable codes, standards and work practices;
- Excellent working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit 3D;
- Exemplary interpersonal skills with team members and other disciplines;
- Enthusiastic, eager to learn, detail oriented, organized, hard worker, and team player attitude;
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
- Familiarity with software used for engineering studies - arc flash, load, fault and coordination studies, lighting, grounding, etc. is an asset.