Senior Lead Electrical Engineering Manager

Overview

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Lead Electrical Engineering Manager to work out of Boise, ;
Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, AL. The role supports the Government Services Division and contributes to projects that meet client objectives and address challenges.

• Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, operating strategies, and design requirements to ensure safety and functionality for end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Manage design and construction of electrical systems from project inception to completion.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses tracking, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory/technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations (tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections) for interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations addressing design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design, particularly in the DoD industry with experience with DoD criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01.
• Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including involvement in renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations, understand plans and specifications, and compare to applicable regulations.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and design tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, SKM, ETAP, AGI 32).
• Ability to coordinate and direct others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP safety policies.
• Flexible to various schedules to meet business needs and able to adapt to change under pressure.
• Ability to work beyond typical work weeks as project requirements demand.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Experience managing small to mega-size projects.
• Experience executing design-build projects.
• Experience managing direct reports within electrical engineering.
• LEED AP and PMP certifications (additional).

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA designs solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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