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From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation)

WSP Boise, ID senior full-time

Salary

$174,200 - $213,200 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team. This is a nationwide search, with preference for offices in Boise, ID; Seattle, WA; Houston, TX; Mount Laurel, NJ; Oradell, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Phoenix, AZ; and Tulsa, OK.

The successful candidate will provide 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce, coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects
  • Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to support all project phases
  • Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals
  • Oversee the development of power plant electrical drawings and equipment specifications
  • Lead larger-scale electrical engineering projects and ensure contributors meet deadlines and deliver quality work
  • Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans, and specifications
  • Meet with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss project status and explain engineering decisions
  • Ensure technical reports and presentations effectively communicate research, findings, and recommendations
  • Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements
  • Develop a client base and identify additional business development opportunities
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as a power engineer
  • Professional Engineer license required (multiple states preferred)
  • Highly proficient with power engineering principles, practices, and design/build processes
  • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management
  • Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to team members
  • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and design software

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; and paid parental leave

Compensation:

  • Expected salary: $174,200 - $213,200

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Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)

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