WSP

Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

WSP$73K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC)
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC)
  • 2+ years of professional experience in electrical or EIC system design, preferably in municipal projects
  • Familiarity with Metro Vancouver projects is a plus
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, PLCs, and P&IDs
  • Experience in regulated environments is advantageous
  • Strong detail orientation and collaborative teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Support design for electrical, instrumentation, and controls in water and wastewater facilities
  • Contribute to power distribution, lighting, and control systems designs
  • Assist in creating project drawings, technical reports, and presentations
  • Help with tender submissions and contractor evaluations
  • Participate in site inspections under Professional Engineer supervision
  • Contribute to commissioning to ensure system safety and performance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for high-quality project delivery

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field
  • Collaborative work environment that encourages growth
  • Real responsibility early in your engineering career
  • Focus on meaningful infrastructure projects that benefit communities
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Your impact starts here.

Based in Vancouver, this role is part of WSP's Water & Wastewater Infrastructure practice, where electrical engineering plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable systems for communities. As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT), you will support the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects that shape how water is treated, conveyed, and managed.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle-from concept and detailed design through construction and commissioning-while building the technical foundation for your professional engineering career.

This opportunity is open to current residents of the Vancouver area. No relocation or remote work will be considered.

Your Impact
  • Support electrical, instrumentation, and controls (EIC) design for water and wastewater facilities, including treatment plants and pumping stations
  • Contribute to designs for power distribution, lighting, PLCs, communications, and control systems
  • Assist with preparation of drawings, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and presentations
  • Support tender submissions, contractor submittal reviews, and shop drawing evaluations
  • Participate in field reviews and site inspections under the supervision of a Professional Engineer
  • Contribute to commissioning activities to ensure systems perform safely and as intended
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver coordinated, high-quality designs


The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
  • Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for registration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC).
  • 2+ years of professional experience in electrical or EIC system design, preferably within municipal water or wastewater projects; preferably within large engineering consulting firms.
  • Metro Vancouver projects experience would be an additional asset.
  • Working knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, PLCs, communications, and P&IDs
  • Exposure to municipal infrastructure projects or regulated environments is an asset
  • Strong attention to detail, sound time-management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $73,400 - $97,200
MB & ON: $67,000 - $92,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $66,300 - $88,000

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organisational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

Bring your curiosity, technical foundation, and drive to a team that delivers infrastructure with purpose. At WSP, early-career engineers are supported through meaningful work, real responsibility, and collaboration with people who want to see you grow-because when you grow, communities thrive.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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