Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering

Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering Job Description 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 institutional, healthcare, commercial and industrial facilities, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, 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.

It is widely stated—and supported by studies—that candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. WSP's talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role.
We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.

• Oversee complex new construction, renovation, and electrical infrastructure projects including review and approval of electrical infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• 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 relevant 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 updating electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Design of fire alarm systems
• Design of lighting and lighting control systems
• Scheduling and selecting of electrical components and equipment
• Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations
• Construction administration
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and leadership project members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Remain current in 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, and the 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 AutoCAD.
• Project management experience with…