Electrical Engineer

This OpportunityWSP USA is seeking a highly energetic, self-motivated, and goal-orientedElectrical Engineerto join our Northeast Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Team and work out of our New York, NYoffice. With the intimacy of a tight-knit group of staff, along with the support of a large firm, this is an excellent and unique opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and to grow their career. Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities.Your ImpactWork within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.Assist preparing electrical design for transportation-related facilities, including:Transit stations, tunnels, and underground structuresRoadway and highway facilitiesTunnel and station ventilation systemsTraction power interfaces, utility power, and emergency power systemsAssist design and coordinate electrical systems such as:Power distribution (normal, emergency, standby)Lighting and lighting controls (including tunnel and roadway lighting)Grounding and bonding systemsFire alarm and life-safety systemsLow-voltage systems (communications, SCADA interfaces, CCTV, access control)Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members (mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, structural, civil, architectural, and other disciplines)Plan and incorporate various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.Perform Construction Phase Services, including reviewing RFI’s, shop drawings, submittals, field visits, and coordination with contractors.Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops internally and externally with transportation agencies.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.Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in building facilities and/or transportation.Exposure to electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.Experience with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, SKM/ETAP, AGI, etc.), spreadsheets, and tools.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Professional Engineer (PE) license.Knowledge of tunnel ventilation power systems and emergency operating modes.Experience with Public Agencies (e.g.: MTA/NYCT, PANYNJ, Amtrak, etc.).Experience with Water / Wastewater Treatment and/or Aviation facilities.Experience with sustainable infrastructure or resiliency-focused designWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in building facilities and/or transportation.Exposure to electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.Experience with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, SKM/ETAP, AGI, etc.), spreadsheets, and tools.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Professional Engineer (PE) license.Knowledge of tunnel ventilation power systems and emergency operating modes.Experience with Public Agencies (e.g.: MTA/NYCT, PANYNJ, Amtrak, etc.).Experience with Water / Wastewater Treatment and/or Aviation facilities.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer (PE) license.Knowledge of tunnel ventilation power systems and emergency operating modes.Experience with Public Agencies (e.g.: MTA/NYCT, PANYNJ, Amtrak, etc.).Experience with Water / Wastewater Treatment and/or Aviation facilities.Experience with sustainable infrastructure or resiliency-focused designWSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $90,800 - $130,230WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-AC2About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.Full timePosting Date: