Senior Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Senior Electrical Engineer
** for our  
** South Jordan, UT
** office.  Be involved in projects with our  
** Property and Buildings Team
** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Our Utah Buildings Group works on a range of large and small projects and focuses heavily on Healthcare, Science & Technology, Higher Education and Commercial projects.

Your Impact

+ 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.

+ 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.

Who You Are

** 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.

+ Engineer in Training Certification.

+ 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 small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.

+ Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

+ Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

+ Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Works toward developing solid client relationships.

+ Team Player - Responsive, reliable, and collaborative.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Professional engineer license

+ LEED accredited professional

+

Experience with healthcare projects

+ Project management experience

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid…