[Hiring] Senior Electrical Engineer @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team. This position provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector.

• Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to support all project phases, from preliminary design to commissioning support and record drawings.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Oversee the development of power plant electrical drawings (Onelines, Breaker Control Schematics, Bus Duct Layouts, Equipment Elevations, Cable Schedules, etc.).
• Oversee the development of equipment specifications (i.e. power and control cables, unit auxiliary transformers, isolated phase bus ducts, generator circuit breakers, power distribution centers, etc.).
• Lead larger-scale electrical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, and periodic construction inspections.
• Meet with client, vendor, and/or subcontractor personnel to discuss project status and explain engineering decisions.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations effectively explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with applicable standards.
• Develop a client base for providing high level electrical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as a power engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation.
• Professional Engineer license required (multiple states preferred).
• Highly proficient with power engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Highly proficient with power plant infrastructure design involving Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements (IEEE, NEC, NEMA, IEC, etc).
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., PTW/SKM, ETAP, SES CDEGS, AutoCAD electrical, Bentley MicroStation, SmartPlant, Revit).
• Experienced with providing critical review of vendor documents and preparing complex technical deliverables.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others.
• Extensive experience in electrical studies such as short circuit, load flow, motor start analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash.
• Extensive experience in power system protection and control.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred).
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.