Lead Electrical Engineer

Overview

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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.

What 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

About Us

WSP 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.

We value our people and our reputation, are locally dedicated with international scale, are future focused and challenge the status quo, foster collaboration in everything we do, and have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Health and safety and equality

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Please comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Accommodation is 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.

Employment details

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