Lead Electrical Engineer

WSP•Virginia Beach, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to work from its Virginia Beach, Virginia office on projects with the Federal Programs Team. The role leads electrical design and engineering activities across project phases, from inception through completion, and helps deliver compliant, safe, and functional electrical systems and infrastructure. The engineer oversees and coordinates cross-functional teams, manages project execution and client relationships, and provides technical input on pursuit efforts. Occasional travel and schedules extending beyond the typical work week may be required to meet project-specific needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
12 or more years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
U.S. citizenship is required due to client requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance.
Extensive electrical design knowledge, particularly in the Department of Defense industry, including experience with criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01.
Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project-related work.
Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in renovation, new-design, and construction projects.
Specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to perform technical computations and calculations using electrical engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and compare facts with applicable regulations.
High proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Demonstrated effectiveness coordinating and assertively directing others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Flexibility to accommodate varied schedules and business needs, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly in a high-pressure work environment.
Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical work week to meet project-specific requirements.
Ability to travel occasionally, depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. government Secret security clearance.
Experience managing projects ranging from small to mega-size.
Additional certifications such as LEED AP and PMP.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements across concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concepts, operating strategies, and design requirements to support the safety and functionality of end users, systems, and infrastructure.
Manage the design and construction of electrical systems from project inception through completion.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional engineering teams on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Prepare data and visualizations, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations to present complex data, findings, or analyses.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, concepts, and recommendations addressing design and construction issues or opportunities.
Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.