WSP in the U.S.
Lead Electrical Engineer (Medium Voltage)
WSP in the U.S., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Overview
Lead Electrical Engineer (Medium Voltage)
role at
WSP in the U.S.
This opportunity is to work on projects with the
Federal Property and Buildings Team
and may be based in multiple U.S. office locations, including Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Tacoma, WA; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; New York City, NY; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or Virginia Beach, VA. Be involved in projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges. Be involved in projects with our
Federal Property and Buildings Team
and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to physical work sites, blueprints, GIS data maps, substation components, equipment specifications for procurement packages, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and NEC, IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NCEC, and NERC standards and regulations for design work. Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for smaller to mega and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. Perform complex professional electrical engineering and building technology work related to the design of single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits. Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching design strategies that account for safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. Review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, protective device coordination, one-line diagram development, protective relaying, and substation switchyard layouts. Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients. Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with smart technology design standards. Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans. Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and construction professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of complex data and analyses. Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design or construction issues or opportunities. Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements. Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations, offering input with action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities. Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. Remain current in latest electrical engineering and building technology techniques and practices. 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. 7+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for federal projects in power, lighting, distribution to include building design and site distribution. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design and highly proficient with infrastructure and building design within the US and within foreign countries. Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to a pressure work environment. Professional Engineer license. Client requires the ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities. The level of background check required by the clients requires US citizenship. Proficient with electrical engineering and smart building technology principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues within the US and foreign countries. Demonstrates competence and knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, etc. Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; involving rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects. Well-defined knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Ability to make technical computations and calculations, read plans and specifications, and compare against applicable regulations. Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presenting to engineering and non-engineering audiences. Self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment. Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance to junior team members, with QA/QC adherence. Proficient with technical writing, office software, design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, SKM, ETAP, AGI 32), and related tools. Experience with DoD criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to data, computations, and analyses for effective solutions. Proven ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently. Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond typical work weeks. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance. Experience managing small to mega-size projects. Additional certifications such as LEED AP and PMP.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and legitimate needs.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $103,500 - $175,230. Colorado-specific range: $110,700 - $164,450. WSP reserves the right to adjust pay based on circumstances not related to protected status.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with over 15,000 employees across 300 offices in the U.S. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Professional Services
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Lead Electrical Engineer (Medium Voltage)
role at
WSP in the U.S.
This opportunity is to work on projects with the
Federal Property and Buildings Team
and may be based in multiple U.S. office locations, including Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Tacoma, WA; Orlando, FL; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; New York City, NY; Washington, DC; Richmond, VA; or Virginia Beach, VA. Be involved in projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges. Be involved in projects with our
Federal Property and Buildings Team
and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to physical work sites, blueprints, GIS data maps, substation components, equipment specifications for procurement packages, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and NEC, IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NCEC, and NERC standards and regulations for design work. Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for smaller to mega and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. Perform complex professional electrical engineering and building technology work related to the design of single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits. Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching design strategies that account for safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. Review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, protective device coordination, one-line diagram development, protective relaying, and substation switchyard layouts. Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients. Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems; implementing future-ready solutions with smart technology design standards. Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans. Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and construction professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for interpretation or presentation of complex data and analyses. Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design or construction issues or opportunities. Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements. Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations, offering input with action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities. Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. Remain current in latest electrical engineering and building technology techniques and practices. 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. 7+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for federal projects in power, lighting, distribution to include building design and site distribution. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design and highly proficient with infrastructure and building design within the US and within foreign countries. Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to a pressure work environment. Professional Engineer license. Client requires the ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities. The level of background check required by the clients requires US citizenship. Proficient with electrical engineering and smart building technology principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues within the US and foreign countries. Demonstrates competence and knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, etc. Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; involving rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects. Well-defined knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Ability to make technical computations and calculations, read plans and specifications, and compare against applicable regulations. Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for presenting to engineering and non-engineering audiences. Self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment. Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance to junior team members, with QA/QC adherence. Proficient with technical writing, office software, design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, SKM, ETAP, AGI 32), and related tools. Experience with DoD criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to data, computations, and analyses for effective solutions. Proven ability to coordinate and direct subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently. Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond typical work weeks. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance. Experience managing small to mega-size projects. Additional certifications such as LEED AP and PMP.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and legitimate needs.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $103,500 - $175,230. Colorado-specific range: $110,700 - $164,450. WSP reserves the right to adjust pay based on circumstances not related to protected status.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with over 15,000 employees across 300 offices in the U.S. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Professional Services
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