Description
As a Co-op Student, Electrical Engineering at WSP, you'll work on projects that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support sustainable development. You'll gain hands-on experience contributing to meaningful work that creates a better future.
Responsibilities:
- Support electrical engineering teams in designing and delivering infrastructure, transportation, buildings, industrial, and energy projects.
- Assist with engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and project documentation.
- Contribute to electrical system design activities, including power distribution, lighting, controls, and related building or infrastructure systems.
- Participate in site visits, inspections, and field investigations to gather data and support project execution.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.
- Apply engineering principles and industry standards to solve technical challenges and support project objectives.
- Help maintain project schedules, document control processes, and quality assurance requirements.
- Learn from experienced professionals while building technical, project management, and consulting skills.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Electrical Engineering degree program and returning to studies following the work term.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, including circuit analysis, power systems, or building electrical systems.
- Familiarity with engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar tools is considered an asset.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in team environments.
- Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and a desire to learn in a consulting engineering setting.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required and comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25 per hour
- MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25 per hour
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $21.50 – $30.25 per hour