Junior Electrical & Controls Designer
WSP is a leading professional services firm that focuses on shaping communities to advance humanity. They are seeking a Junior Electrical & Controls Designer to support energy systems projects, helping to produce design deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary experts.
Responsibilities
- Support the review of P&IDs and project markups, helping translate them into accurate electrical drawings and specifications
- Assist with electrical drawing packages for approval, bid, and construction (e.g., single‑line diagrams, basic schematics, lighting layouts, and control details)
- Apply established engineering and construction standards under guidance from senior designers/engineers
- Help mark up vendor package/skid drawings to align with project requirements and discipline coordination needs
- Contribute practical wiring and installation details to support constructability and field execution
- Participate in coordination with mechanical, process, civil, structural, and other teams to keep deliverables aligned
- Assist with requisitions, BOM reviews, and document control to help maintain high-quality project outputs
- Provide junior-level support during construction (e.g., responding to design questions, documenting changes, and escalating issues appropriately)
Skills
- A technical diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology (or a related discipline) from a recognized post‑secondary institution
- 0–3 years of electrical drafting/design experience (including co‑op, internship, or entry‑level consulting/EPC exposure)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD; interest or exposure to 3D CADD tools is a plus
- Comfort working in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- A genuine interest in projects supporting decarbonization, climate adaptation, and resilient energy systems
- Exposure to heavy industrial facilities (oil & gas, gas compression, processing facilities, or energy transition projects) is an asset, not a requirement
Benefits
- Flexible work, real balance
- Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP
- WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
- WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.
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