Senior-Level Electrical Engineer

WSP • Houston, TX

107d • $111,200 - $198,200

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following location will also be considered: Seattle, WA, Hailey, ID, Boise, ID, Overland Park, KS, Atlanta, GA, Oradell, NJ and Mount Laurel, NJ. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help. With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading a team of engineers and designers in power generation projects
• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
• 10+ years of relay coordination and schematic design
• CAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Onsite construction support experience

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineer on design of power generation projects
• Lead electrical engineer on design of renewable energy projects
• Lead electrical engineer on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
• Lead electrical engineer on federal electrical system upgrades
• Mentor and teach junior and mid engineers
• Project proposal and budget development
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees