Technical Director, Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Technical Director, Electrical Engineer for our San Francisco or Sacramento CA
office. Candidate tobe involved in projects with our Transportation Sector Mechanical & Electrical Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. office. Candidate to be involved in projects with our Transportation Sector Mechanical & Electrical Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides leadership within a sector of organization to ensure electrical engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, infrastructure projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. Responsible for SME innovation and administration, ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal engineering, construction, and safety regulations, and providing pragmatic direction to address current and future challenges in a rapidly-changing and complex business climate.

Job Summary:

Acts as staff specialist in providing technical guidance for complex or unique assignments. The incumbent must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices, and independently making decisions on significant engineering problems or methods.

• Direct segments of a major project, and participate in the application of engineering concepts and techniques
• Analyzes complex problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures
• Monitors project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget
• Act as a representative at project meetings and conferences
• Plan, organize and supervise engineering staff and activities for a project of significant size and complexity
• Make recommendations on project staffing
• Direct design tasks requiring independent judgment in the evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification of standard design or engineering techniques and procedures
• Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements
• Electrical calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, selective coordination and arc flash
• Lighting design including calculations, circuiting and controls
• Facility electrical service and power distribution design for 480/277, 120/208, and 120/240 volt classifications
• Medium Voltage knowledge and work experience. Grounding design and calculations for system and equipment grounding
• Motor control center (MCC) design including layouts, sizing, and motor starter selection
• Standby and emergency power system design including generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• Responsible for coordination with other design disciplines, including architectural, mechanical, systems, civil, geotechnical, structures, hydraulics/drainage, storm water, traffic, utilities, right of way
• Occasionally serve as a PM on some Projects
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future ready solutions for clients.
• 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.

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