Senior Consultant, Electrical Engineer

WSP • Baltimore, MD

2d • $100,800 - $135,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Consultant, Electrical Engineer for its Baltimore, Maryland office, supporting the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team. The role provides technical assistance and guidance on due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction for utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects in the public and private sectors. Work includes research, design, concept development, and construction related to transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across utility, transportation, building, and government projects. The position documents materials, installations, components, and construction specifications, and ensures work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The engineer contributes to electrical design and project delivery across multiple concurrent projects, develops engineering calculations and design documents, coordinates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and supports construction, safety, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. The role also provides guidance and training to entry-level engineers and may involve occasional project-related travel and work schedules extending beyond the typical workweek.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project work.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new-design projects.
• Working 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.
• Project management experience with small- to mid-level projects, including tracking project hours and expenses.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to facility or structure construction and design, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently, guide and lead junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, and SKM, as well as Revit, MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing results, compiled data, and statistical analysis and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Ability to direct subcontractors and others in the field to complete work safely and efficiently.
• 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.
• Ability to travel occasionally depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small- to mid-size projects.
• 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) under 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to substation components, equipment specifications, procurement packages, pricing, detailed design and review processes, and applicable standards and regulations.
• Review and advise on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform electrical engineering design for single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, substation layouts and bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection.
• Incorporate design requirements, operating strategies, and equipment and cabling needs into AC/DC panel, conduit, and trenching designs that support safety and functionality.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on specified components, field equipment applications, and operations.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short-circuit studies, protective-device coordination, one-line diagrams, protective relaying, and substation switchyard layouts.
• Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and electrical infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Execute work independently or on cross-functional teams; assist with installation layouts, material, equipment, and labor quantities and costs, and ensure conformance with specifications, permits, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
• Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations to present data, findings, and analyses.
• Maintain quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations concerning design or construction issues and opportunities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret field investigation data and contribute to action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements for data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
• Remain current in electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on infrastructure improvement and development projects funded by federal, state, regional, and local authorities.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• 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 attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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