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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026

Senior Electrical Engineer

WSP senior full-time

Salary

$102,200 - $145,300 per year

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Description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Power and Energy Team in one of our offices located in Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Madison, WI; or Virginia Beach, VA.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work on a wide range of projects, providing design services from project inception to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing complex electrical engineering work, including development of single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams
  • Conducting load analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device time-current coordination study, arc flash analysis, voltage drop calculations, motor starting analysis, and point-by-point lighting calculations
  • Developing contract documents, including electrical plans and specifications
  • Working individually or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
  • Providing guidance and training to entry- and mid-level engineers
  • Preparing technical reports and presentations to explain research, findings, and recommendations

To be considered for this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
  • 7+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
  • A Professional Engineering license
  • The ability to pass a security background check to access facilities
  • Knowledge and experience with federal government project design, including UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC codes
  • Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE standards
  • Experience within the engineering consulting environment
  • Strong technical computation and calculation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

We offer 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 $102,200 - $145,300.

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