Senior Electrical Engineer- Building Systems

WSP•Greenville, SC

3d•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects in the public and private sectors. Work includes research, design, concept development, planning, and construction for institutional, healthcare, commercial, and industrial facilities; renewable energy; and protection and control systems across utility, building, and government projects. Prepares and substantiates reports and documentation advising on materials, installations, design, components, and construction specifications. Ensures responsibilities are completed to quality standards that meet or exceed industry expectations for design, safety, and functionality. The role oversees complex construction, renovation, and electrical infrastructure projects; prepares and reviews engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates; designs fire alarm, lighting, and lighting control systems; and supports procurement, construction administration, and operations. It also leads MEP project work, including budgets, schedules, expenses, subcontractors, and technical deliverables, while coordinating with owners, clients, sub-consultants, and other disciplines. The engineer provides technical guidance to project members, maintains QA/QC, and prepares reports and presentations explaining findings and recommendations. WSP USA is an engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The position may require occasional project-related travel and work schedules extending beyond a typical workweek. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.
Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and processes, and their application to permitting and project-related issues.
Knowledge of electrical engineering standards and codes, including NEC, building codes including ICC, and energy codes including IECC.
Ability to use innovative analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems.
Ability to coordinate and manage tasks within larger projects.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
Project management experience with small- to mid-level projects, including tracking project hours and expenses.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering strictly to QA/QC.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software and technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
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 assertively direct subcontractors and others in the field to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Ability to develop solid client relationships.
Collaborative and responsive team-player qualities; reliability.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
LEED Accredited Professional credential.
Experience with healthcare projects.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee complex new construction, renovation, and electrical infrastructure projects, including review and approval of electrical design plans for data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Apply electrical engineering techniques and processes through concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, operating strategies, and electrical design requirements.
Prepare and review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short-circuit studies, overcurrent protective-device coordination, one-line diagrams, and protective relaying.
Lead MEP engineering projects, including managing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, monitoring performance, supervising subcontractors, and overseeing task completion and material, equipment, labor, and calculation requirements.
Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and update electrical infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners, clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
Design fire alarm systems.
Design lighting and lighting control systems.
Schedule and select electrical components and equipment.
Perform electrical load, short-circuit, and voltage-drop calculations.
Perform construction administration.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, concepts, and recommendations.
Provide guidance and leadership to project members while maintaining strict QA/QC adherence.
Remain current in electrical engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions concerning 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 coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
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