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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Civil Engineer - Electric Distribution Networks

Architecture & Civil EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQuébec City, QC, Canada$36.70 - $53.90 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
  • Hold the professional engineer designation from the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), or be eligible to obtain it quickly.
  • Have relevant experience in civil engineering, underground electrical distribution, municipal infrastructure, or urban technical networks.
  • Have experience designing civil structures associated with underground networks, including conduits, duct banks, chambers, and equipment bases.
  • Understand constraints associated with existing infrastructure in urban environments and be able to develop constructible and cost-effective solutions.
  • Have experience coordinating projects involving multiple public utility network owners, disciplines, and external stakeholders.
  • Hold an ASP Construction card.
  • Have excellent spoken and written French proficiency.
  • Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, verify, and approve civil engineering for underground electrical distribution networks, including conduits, duct banks, access shafts, electrical chambers, equipment bases, and related structures; contribute to the civil portion of overhead distribution networks.
  • Develop solutions for relocation, modification, burial, and extension of urban technical networks as part of municipal, road, real estate, and infrastructure projects.
  • Analyze conflicts and constraints between existing and proposed infrastructure and determine solutions for relocation, protection, integration, or maintaining service.
  • Prepare and verify engineering deliverables, including plans, specifications, quantity schedules, engineering calculations, cost estimates, technical reports, and tender documents.
  • Coordinate technical interfaces with electricity, telecommunications, and natural gas network owners, municipalities, clients, and other involved disciplines.
  • Conduct or supervise field surveys to validate existing conditions and incorporate actual constraints into the design.
  • Support construction by answering technical questions, analyzing change requests, and contributing to installation compliance and as-built plans.
  • Support CPI engineers, technicians, and drafters; track budgets and schedules; and apply standards, design criteria, and safety requirements to contribute to project quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Hydro-Québec Distribution standards and practices and tools such as PLS-CADD, GIS, AGIL, SAP/PS, SimBT, DUSS, or DUC2 is an asset.
  • Knowledge of civil construction practices, including excavation, backfilling, concreting, conduit and duct-bank installation, maintaining services, and infrastructure restoration.

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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