Electrical Engineer; Power and Control Systems

At WJE, we strive to provide innovative, high-quality, and practical solutions for our clients on a wide range of electrical control and power applications, including electrical utility engineering, rail transit, heavy movable structures, and industrial electrical infrastructure. Project scopes range from new design and system specification to in-situ evaluation and problem-solving to forensic investigation and litigation support.
* While our electrical engineering team is physically based in our Doylestown and New York City offices, there is flexibility for the successful candidate to be based in other WJE locations (*).
** Responsibilities:**
* ** Technical project execution**,
** with a focus on power and control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting,
** including involvement from project initiation through closeout; leveraging your expertise in all facets of modern automation, control, and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); performing and/or advising others in hands-on electrical fieldwork; designing new systems and upgrades to existing systems; and managing client expectations and deliverables
* ** Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects** (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams as the electrical subject-matter expert (SME); providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Electrical Engineer of Record
* ** Mentorship**, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development
* ** Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives**, including
** proactively fostering client relationships inside and outside of WJE in pursuit of project work
* you* are excited about**; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees
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* Qualifications:

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* ** Licensed Electrical Engineer
** or ability to obtain within the first year
* ** Bachelor’s degree or higher
** in electrical, power, controls, or systems engineering or related field
* ** Minimum 15 years
** of relevant industry experience with the following established expertise:  + Control and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems)  + Design and specification of new systems  + In-situ evaluation and problem-solving for existing systems  + Forensic investigation and litigation support
* ** Dedicated self-starter**, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a "first principles" problem-solving approach and a commitment to technical excellence
* ** Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills
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* Physical Requirements:

** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment.

While this is not a dedicated on-site position, our projects…