Electrical Project Engineer

Electrical Project Engineer

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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Project Engineer with the potential to work out of any WSP office, including Boise, Idaho;
Honolulu, HI; or Huntsville, AL. The role involves working on projects with our Federal Services Division team, including mission‑critical infrastructure design such as power delivery, power generation, power distribution, backup power, UPS, system studies, renewable energy, MEP design, and related projects.

The selected candidate may work remotely full‑time at a location other than a POWER‑designated office or job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

• Strong team leadership, mentoring, excellent communication skills, presentation skills, motivation, positive attitude, and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently will be core skills for the successful candidate. The department is growing and the successful applicant will play an important role in the development of a sustainable electrical department with staff filling roles at all experience levels.
• Interface directly with internal and external clients and demonstrate a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion within budget and schedule constraints.
• Lead design teams including sub‑consultants and work with federal clients on energy and infrastructure projects, handling multiple large and small projects simultaneously.
• Be a licensed professional engineer in electrical or mechanical engineering.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineering License with the ability to be licensed in multiple states.
• Seven (7) years of applicable experience leading technical design teams on federal government projects, with specific experience with NAVFAC or USACE, and demonstrated execution of design‑build and design‑bid‑build interdisciplinary design projects for US Government clients.
• Working knowledge of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS).
• Seven years of experience in the design and specification of electrical power distribution systems or mechanical systems, and building design.
• Broad understanding of architectural and engineering system designs and multi‑discipline coordination.
• Ability to mentor design teams.
• Successfully manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; willingness to travel domestically and internationally; and experience working successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• Ten (10) years of applicable experience leading technical design teams and in the design and specification of electrical power distribution systems or mechanical systems and building design.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure projects.
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Micro Station.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and other personal reasons.

Expected Salary (all locations): $75,600 – 121,770. WSP USA provides the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and offers for this position, based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity and geographic location.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Professional Services

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.