Mid-Level Electrical Engineer

WSP • Meridian, ID

3h • $89,600 - $124,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer with the potential to work out of the Boise, ID; Overland Park, KS; Madison, WI or Virginia Beach, VA offices and be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university; or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for small, medium, and large capital projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities depending on client requirements. The level of background check required by the clients requires US citizenship.
• Basic knowledge and experience with understanding and direct application of the NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC codes.
• Experience within the engineering consulting environment.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Ability to assist with construction observations and site engineering investigations on various aspects of facility electrical systems, adhering to applicable WSP and site safety regulations and policies.
• Experience assisting with the preparation of complex technical deliverables.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Ability to travel within the US and internationally depending on project-specific requirements.
• Experience utilizing power distribution modeling software including SKM PTW or ETAP.
• Experience utilizing lighting modeling software including AGI32.
• Experience with implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Specification authoring and editing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license.
• 3+ years of experience in Alternative Delivery projects.
• DBIA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Work within an electrical discipline team providing design on a wide range of projects.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the design and construction of facility and infrastructure projects, including new and renovation work.
• Successfully deliver design projects in design-bid-build, Design-Build, or Alternative Delivery frameworks.
• Assist with the development of single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams; general arrangements; equipment layouts; grounding designs, lightning protection risk analysis and system design; lighting design, specification development; conformance with industry standards, and construction support activities as needed.
• Assist with performing calculations that include but are not limited to load analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device time-current coordination study, arc flash analysis, voltage drop calculations, motor starting analysis, point-by-point lighting calculations, underground structure design, cable pulling tension calculations, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, protective device coordination and protective relaying device settings.
• Assist with the development of contract documents including but not limited to electrical plans, and specifications.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level