Distribution Engineer - Experienced Professional

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Distribution Engineer,  
** Experienced Professional
** for our  
** Syracuse, NY
** office. Be involved in projects with our  
** Power & Energy Distribution Services Team
** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

_Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broadens knowledge and skill set in area of discipline._

Your Impact

+ Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.

+ Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.

+ Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.

+ Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

+ Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

+ Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

+ Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems.

+ Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.

+ Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.

+ Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

+ Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.

+ 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, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).

+ 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.

+ Engineer in Training Certification.

+ Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.

+ Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

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Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.

+ Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

+ Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

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

+ Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

+ Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

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Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical.

+ 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.

+ 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…