Distribution Project Engineer

WSP • Duluth, GA

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About The Position

This Opportunity Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Your Impact Cost estimating Project scheduling Delegating work Reviewing designs Assigning tasks to/coordinating with internal/external project team members Working with Project Manager (PM), planning coordination activities, ensuring quality standards are met Identifying and communicating the need for work scope variances as needed Coordinating with the PM to develop supporting documentation and managing the project documentation process to meet POWER’s record retention policy Assisting the PM in evaluating the upcoming resource needs for specific design activities Participating in interviews Providing feedback on engineers/designers Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

Responsibilities

• Cost estimating
• Project scheduling
• Delegating work
• Reviewing designs
• Assigning tasks to/coordinating with internal/external project team members
• Working with Project Manager (PM), planning coordination activities, ensuring quality standards are met
• Identifying and communicating the need for work scope variances as needed
• Coordinating with the PM to develop supporting documentation and managing the project documentation process to meet POWER’s record retention policy
• Assisting the PM in evaluating the upcoming resource needs for specific design activities
• Participating in interviews
• Providing feedback on engineers/designers
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees