Electrical Engineering Co-op Student

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Co-Op Student to join our Mechanical & Electrical Department for 8 months.

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You’ll be using your expertise to assist in the design of electrical systems for a wide variety of building types and locations throughout BC, Alberta and the Yukon in the institutional and commercial sectors.
• You will be participating with a design team of electrical engineers and technicians, focused on technical solutions, developing electrical designs, assisting with the preparation of project drawings, calculation and construction administration.
• You’ll be communicating with members of the electrical design team.
• You may be working on the design of the following electrical systems:
  • power distribution
  • infrastructure
  • lighting
  • fire alarm
  • data and security systems
  • roadway lighting and traffic signals
• You’ll be preparing system calculations utilizing industry standard load and lighting analysis software
• You’ll be preparing project drawings utilizing industry standard CAD and Revit software
• You’ll be designing systems in compliance with the BC Building Code, the Canadian Electrical Code, and other codes as required.
• Understanding and practicing safe work procedures
• Reporting directly to a Project Manager
• Working in a team environment
• Taking responsibility for a variety of task assignments in various phases of project development and implementation.
• Communicating effectively with the design team
• Reliably and promptly responding and attending to the design team’s needs
• Following established quality assurance and quality control processes
• Understanding and adhering to task time budgets and project timelines

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Completed your second year or more at an accredited Canadian university electrical engineering program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• A “can do” attitude, courteous communication, an organized approach to workplace tasks and responsibilities, attention to detail, ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to participate in a team to deliver design submissions, often with demanding timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Proficiency with AutoDesk Revit and AutoCAD is considered an asset.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $18.50 - $31.25 

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.