Description
WSP's Federal Power and Energy Team is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise on power distribution and building electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience and a solid understanding of 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.
Responsibilities:
- Review, comment, and offer advice on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
- Perform professional and complex electrical engineering work, including technical reviews and development of single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures.
- Develop electrical calculations, including load analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash analysis.
- Develop contract documents, including electrical plans and specifications.
- Work individually or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work.
- Provide guidance and training to entry- and mid-level engineers.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
- Currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
- US citizenship required.
- Knowledge and experience with federal government project design, UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC standards.
- Experience within the consulting environment.
- Proven experience with client interaction as a senior electrical subject matter expert.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design-bid-build.
- Ability to perform and review technical computations and calculations.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected salary: $119,600 - $213,200