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About the Role

Provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects. Tasks include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of power distribution systems, as well as protection and control systems across various sectors. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications, ensuring quality meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Responsibilities

Oversee complex new construction, renovation, and electrical infrastructure projects, including review and approval of electrical infrastructure design plans.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes for various project phases.
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various electrical design requirements.
Prepare and review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, overcurrent protective device coordination, one-line diagram development, and protective relaying.
Lead MEP engineering projects, including preparing and overseeing project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, supervising subcontractors, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, and technical calculations.
Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and update electrical infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, concepts, and recommendations.
Provide guidance and leadership to project members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Remain current in the latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, and application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Knowledge of electrical engineering standards and codes (NEC), building codes (ICC), and energy codes (IECC).
Ability to utilize innovative analytical techniques in solving complex technical problems.
Coordinates and manages tasks within larger projects.
Proficient with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Works toward developing solid client relationships.
Team Player – Responsive, reliable, and collaborative.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Professional engineer license (Preferred).
LEED accredited professional (Preferred).
Experience with health care and science & technology projects (Preferred).
Project management experience (Preferred).
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Principles
Power Distribution Systems
Protection and Control Systems
Revit
AutoCAD
Technical Writing
Project Management
Data Integrity
Code Compliance
Electrical Calculations
Load Calculations
Equipment Sizing
Grounding
Short Circuit Study
Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination
One-Line Diagram Development
Protective Relaying
MEP Engineering
Budget Management
Cost Estimation
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Self-Leadership
Attention to Detail
Multi-tasking
Prioritization
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Analytical Techniques
Office Automation
Discipline-Specific Design Software
Predictive Models
Spreadsheets
Client Relationship Development

Location

All locations

Work Type

Full-time
Occasional travel

Experience Level

5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Engineer in Training Certification
Professional engineer license
LEED accredited professional

Salary/Compensations

$107,500 - $150,000

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement
Paid time off for voting
Paid time off for naturalization proceedings

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

Equal Opportunity

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.