Lead Electrical Engineer; Renewables

Overview

This Opportunity 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 in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects).

Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Lead Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

• Assist Project Managers in bid evaluation and project planning.
• Lead design team from conceptual phase through completion and act as an Engineer-of-Record for large complex substation and gen-tie projects.
• Participate in preparing technical proposal including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as a technical liaison with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide engineering support during construction including field inspections and witness tests.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Grow and manage relationships with alliance clients.
• Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution.
• Lead technical specifications development for large EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, including development of project scope, schedule, and estimates.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner.
• Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices.
• Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

• BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Renewable Energy Engineering, BS in Civil Engineering and/or BS Mechanical Engineering degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.
• Professional Engineering license (PE), or eligible to obtain PE.
• Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience in managing 3-5 people on a project team.
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design is preferred.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $103,500 - $176,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to…