Lead Electrical Engineer

WSP • Virginia Beach, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Virginia Beach, Virginia office to work on projects with the Federal Programs Team. The role involves leading electrical design and engineering work from project inception through completion, including design and construction management. The engineer oversees project teams and technical work, supports client relationships and pursuit efforts, and develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires extensive electrical engineering experience, particularly in the Department of Defense industry, and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance. Occasional travel and schedules that extend beyond the typical work week may be required based on project 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 Engineering license.
• U.S. citizenship, due to client requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Extensive electrical design knowledge, particularly in the DOD 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 issues.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• 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.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Ability to coordinate and assertively direct others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt quickly in a high-pressure work environment.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience managing small to mega-size projects.
• 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 to identify improvements across concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concepts, operating strategies, and design requirements that 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 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, and analyses.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, concepts, and recommendations related to design and construction issues or opportunities.
• Manage client relationships, provide technical input on pursuit efforts, and develop relationships with 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.

What This Job Offers

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