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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Electrical Engineer - Distribution Electrical Networks

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLaval, QC, Canada$40.40 - $53.70

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • Hold an engineering designation from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or be eligible to obtain it quickly.
  • Have relevant experience designing electrical distribution networks, preferably overhead medium- and low-voltage distribution.
  • Understand overhead power-line design, including conductors, poles, guy wires, anchors, transformers, and protection and sectionalizing equipment.
  • Understand load calculations, network capacity, voltage drop, distribution-network protection, and the mechanical aspects of overhead lines.
  • Be familiar with Hydro-Québec Distribution standards, design criteria, and practices; this is an asset.
  • Knowledge of distribution tools such as PLS-CADD, GIS, AGIL, SAP/PS, SimPAS, SimBT, DUSS, or DUC2 is an asset.
  • Be able to conduct field visits, interpret plans and surveys, and develop safe, reliable, constructible, and economically efficient solutions.
  • Hold an ASP Construction card.
  • Have excellent spoken and written French proficiency.
  • Hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, verify, and approve engineering for overhead medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution networks, including new networks and modifications to existing installations.
  • Perform technical analyses and design calculations, including load and capacity calculations and sizing conductors, transformers, poles, protection devices, and distribution equipment.
  • Assess electrical and mechanical constraints on overhead lines, including pole loads, conductor forces, guying, anchors, clearances, and structural configurations.
  • Prepare, verify, and approve engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, electrical diagrams, material lists, cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • Conduct or supervise field surveys and develop solutions suited to existing conditions, applicable standards, and client requirements.
  • Support projects from design through construction by participating in technical meetings, answering construction-site questions, and analyzing required modifications.
  • Guide engineering candidates, technicians, and drafters, and serve as a technical reference for overhead electrical distribution-network design.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of methods, tools, and technical standards while ensuring compliance with health and safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Hydro-Québec Distribution standards, design criteria, and practices is an important asset.
  • Knowledge of distribution tools such as PLS-CADD, GIS, AGIL, SAP/PS, SimPAS, SimBT, DUSS, or DUC2 is an asset.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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