Lead Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville AL; though other locations may be considered.

The Federal Power and Energy Team is a growing organization within the Federal Business Line focusing on mission critical facilities and energy infrastructure projects for the Department of Defense (DOD).

This role will provide lead electrical engineering support and technical expertise on assigned power distribution and building electrical projects from 0V to 35kV. Candidates must have a solid understanding of the NEC, IESNA, UFCs, LV and MV power distribution systems, MV substations, LV and MV switchgear, protective relaying, electrical studies, and other building related electrical studies such as lighting, grounding, lightning protection, etc. Candidate must also have a solid understanding of what is required to produce a quality set of contract documents.

As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex electrical design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects.

Your Impact

• Review, comment and offer advice on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work and technical reviews including the development of single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams; general arrangements; equipment layouts and bus arrangements; grounding grid designs; lightning protection risk analysis and system design; conformance with industry standards, and support construction and operating permit applications as needed.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical input and guidance on various engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations that include but are not limited to load analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device time‑current coordination study, arc flash analysis, voltage drop calculations, motor starting analysis, point‑by‑point lighting calculations, underground structure design, cable pulling tension calculations, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, protective device coordination and protective relaying device settings.
• Develop contract documents including but not limited to electrical plans, and specifications; preparing construction phasing and sequence of construction plans; and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects; assist with installation layouts, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with owner project requirements, specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑and mid‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk mitigation activities.
• 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, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design and specification of low and medium voltage power distribution systems, building electrical systems, lighting systems, grounding, lightning protection, and design experience providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Experience leading designs that include medium voltage primary and secondary distribution substations, switchgear and system protection is required.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and experience with federal government project design with understanding of and direct application of UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, the NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC standards.
• Experience within the consulting environment required.
• Proven experience with client interaction as a senior electrical subject matter expert with an ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, design‑bid‑build, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Ability to perform and review technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct construction observations and site engineering investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Experienced with providing critical review of vendor documents.
• Experience preparing complex technical deliverables.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Solid foundation utilizing power distribution modeling software including SKM PTW and ETAP.
• Solid foundation utilizing lighting modeling software including AGI32.
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid foundation utilizing power distribution modeling software including SKM PTW and ETAP.
• Solid foundation utilizing lighting modeling software including AGI32.
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP 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): $119,600 - $213,200

WSP 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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $119,600 - $200,100

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

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