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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer

WSP Arlington, VA senior full-time

Salary

$125,900 - $213,200 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work with the Federal Programs Team on various projects. The successful candidate will provide design and technical advice in a senior engineering capacity, develop construction plans and specifications, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide design and technical advice in a senior engineering capacity on a wide range of projects
  • Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and basis of design for facilities and infrastructure
  • Deliver design projects in design-bid-build, Design-Build, or Alternative Delivery frameworks
  • Coordinate with Government, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and vendors in the execution of the design and construction oversight
  • Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and construction contracts
  • Meet with public or private entities to discuss electrical/engineering/construction challenges and programs
  • Execute technical aspects of the discipline with minimal supervision
  • Lead larger-scale electrical engineering projects and oversee electrical staff
  • Travel to project sites, Government offices, and equipment manufacturer facilities as required
  • Mentor staff to perform professional and complex electrical engineering work
  • Incorporate future-ready techniques and design requirements that account for safety and functionality
  • Manage senior, junior, and entry-level electrical engineers and designers
  • Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines on Federal, State, and locally funded projects
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
  • Professional Engineering registration
  • 3+ years of experience in Alternative Delivery projects
  • US citizenship
  • Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations
  • Expert knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 101, and NFPA 780
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, Easy Power, ETAP, Agi32, Elum, SpecsIntact, MasterSpec, and RS Means Costworks
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • DBIA Certification
  • Experience in medium voltage distribution design, Airfield Lighting, Maritime Shore Power Systems, roadway lighting, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Energy Audits, SCIF and TEMPEST facility design, photovoltaic system design, generator and small power plant design, UPS and battery system design

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $125,900 - $213,200 (all locations)
  • Expected Salary (Colorado only): $134,700 - $200,100

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • DBIA Certification
  • Medium voltage distribution design
  • Airfield Lighting
  • Maritime Shore Power Systems
  • Roadway lighting
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Energy Audits
  • SCIF and TEMPEST facility design
  • Photovoltaic system design
  • Generator and small power plant design
  • UPS and battery system design

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96283

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