Description
Join WSP's Energy Infrastructure Solutions – Advanced Complementary Solutions team, where we're accelerating the shift to a lower-carbon future. Our work sits at the forefront of grid-connected electrification, behind-the-meter energy systems, and power solutions across a wide range of industries.
WSP USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Advanced Complementary Services (ACS) team in our Seattle, WA or New York, NY office. You will help WSP fully leverage the capabilities of all Power & Energy teams to meet critical energy challenges in the U.S. market.
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and review of IFC electrical design documents for behind-the-meter systems from 35 kV through MV/LV distribution and device-level design, with a primary focus on charging and electrification infrastructure.
- Perform site visits and field assessments to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure, capacity, constructability, and code compliance; document findings and develop engineering recommendations.
- Serve as technical lead for utility coordination, including service applications, interconnection requirements, utility standards compliance, and coordination with utility protection and metering teams.
- Design and review MV switchgear and substations, power distribution systems, lighting systems and controls, grounding and bonding systems, and lightning protection systems.
- Develop and review equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement packages for major electrical equipment.
- Perform and/or review electrical calculations, including load studies and equipment sizing, short-circuit and arc-flash studies, protective device coordination, and grounding touch and step voltage analysis.
- Prepare and review power system studies using ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software, and provide technical oversight of modeling assumptions, results, and reports.
- Support renewable energy and decarbonization projects, including integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within behind-the-meter electrical architectures.
- Provide technical mentorship, oversight, and QA/QC for junior engineers and designers.
- Utilize AutoCAD Electrical and Revit to support coordinated, model-based, and multi-discipline designs.
- Perform lighting design and analysis using AGi32.
- Collaborate directly with clients to understand electrification and decarbonization goals, operational needs, phasing strategies, and technical constraints.
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, subconsultants, utilities, AHJs, and contractors throughout design, permitting, and construction.
- Prepare technical assessments, reports, calculations, and presentations suitable for client, utility, and regulatory review.
- Remain current with evolving electrical codes, standards, and best practices related to power systems, electrification, and decarbonization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10-12 years of progressive experience delivering behind-the-meter electrical power system design and assessments.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200 - $182,200