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

Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation)

WSP Boise, ID, ID senior full-time

Salary

$115,100 - $205,040 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team in Boise, ID, with the possibility of also being considered for a location in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Thermal Generation Team in the Power & Energy Division.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation), you 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 in the public and private sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Producing, coordinating, reviewing, and approving electrical design plans for complex power plant projects
  • Applying high-level electrical engineering techniques to support all project phases
  • Supporting generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals
  • Overseeing the development of power plant electrical drawings and equipment specifications
  • Leading larger-scale electrical engineering projects and ensuring contributors meet deadlines and deliver quality work
  • Assisting with engineering reviews of permit applications, design plans, and specifications
  • Meeting with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss project status and explaining engineering decisions
  • Ensuring technical reports and presentations effectively communicate research, findings, and recommendations
  • Maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements
  • Developing a client base and identifying additional business development opportunities
  • Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as a power engineer
  • A Professional Engineer license
  • Highly proficient knowledge of power engineering principles, practices, and processes
  • Experience with power plant infrastructure design and infrastructure planning
  • 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 and design software
  • Experience with providing critical reviews of vendor documents and preparing complex technical deliverables

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.

The expected salary range for this position is $115,100 - $205,040.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

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

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/87299

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