THE OPPORTUNITY:

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

• 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 processesUnderstanding and adhering to task time budgets and project timelines