Lead Electrical Engineer
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Transportation & Infrastructure team in downtown Seattle, Washington. The position supports local transportation and infrastructure planning and design projects, including transit stations, tunnels, roadways, bridges, bus rapid transit, seawalls and piers, and parks. The engineer will join an established local transportation electrical engineering team and lead technical design and delivery of electrical power, lighting, fire alarm, and control systems. The role involves managing project technical designs, leading client-facing meetings, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and supporting projects through planning, design, and construction. The position offers hybrid workplace flexibility, career development support, employee resource networks, and interdisciplinary exposure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer on transportation and infrastructure projects.
- Professional Engineering license.
- Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project-related work.
- Specific knowledge of applicable engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Demonstrated experience producing project plans, specifications, estimates, and reports.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- High proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and 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.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Agi32 lighting software.
- Familiarity with ETAP or SKM power analysis software.
- Washington Professional Engineer license.
- Established recognition in the local engineering community.
- Experience in task leadership and project management, including management of scope, schedule, and budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and production of transportation and infrastructure electrical projects, including electrical power services and distribution, emergency and standby power, interior and exterior lighting, fire alarm and control systems, and low-voltage systems.
- Lead and participate in multidisciplinary project meetings with design team members and clients.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and quality management plans.
- Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, condition evaluations, and construction observation visits.
- Review construction submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for compliance with project requirements.
- Prepare and review electrical power calculations for loads, equipment sizing and layout, grounding, short-circuit studies, protective-device coordination, and arc flash.
- Prepare and review interior and exterior lighting calculations, fixture specifications, and lighting controls.
- Apply electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements across concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Collaborate professionally with project managers, architects, civil and structural engineers, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external clients.
- Stay current with electrical engineering techniques and practices.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation or other personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
- Career development support.
- Employee resource networks.
- Hybrid workplace flexibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
