Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical Engineer

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ;
Honolulu, HI;
Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, AL; though other locations may be considered.

The Federal Power and Energy Team is a growing organization within the Federal Business Line focusing on mission critical facilities and energy infrastructure projects for the Department of Defense.

• Review, comment and offer advice on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work and technical reviews, including the development of single lines, three lines, wiring diagrams; general arrangements; equipment layouts and bus arrangements; grounding grid designs; lightning protection risk analysis and system design; conformance with industry standards, and support construction and operating permit applications as needed.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical input and guidance on various engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations that include but are not limited to load analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device time‑current coordination study, arc flash analysis, voltage drop calculations, motor starting analysis, point‑by‑point lighting calculations, underground structure design, cable pulling tension calculations, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, protective device coordination and protective relaying device settings.
• Develop contract documents including but not limited to electrical plans, and specifications; preparing construction phasing and sequence of construction plans; and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects; assist with installation layouts, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with owner project requirements, specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑and mid‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk mitigation activities.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design and specification of low and medium voltage power distribution systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, grounding, lightning protection, and design experience providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Experience leading designs that include medium voltage primary and secondary distribution substations, switch gear, and system protection.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and experience with federal government project design with understanding of and direct application of UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, the NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC standards.
• Experience with in the consulting environment.
• Proven experience with client interaction as a senior electrical subject matter expert with an ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices,…