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Job Overview POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is currently seeking a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to work with our Government Services Division. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of an engineering team engaged in engineering design projects in the Government market—including mission‑critical infrastructure design such as power delivery, power generation, power distribution, backup power, UPS, system studies, renewable energy, MEP design, and related projects.
Key Responsibilities Strong team leadership, mentoring, excellent communication and presentation skills, motivation, positive attitude, and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently will be core skills for the successful candidate. Our department is growing, and the successful applicant will play an important role in the development of a sustainable electrical department with staff filling roles at all experience levels. The applicant will interface directly with internal and external clients and will demonstrate a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion within budget and schedule constraints.
Technical responsibilities include creating and issuing construction drawings and specifications, studies, and reports, as well as demonstrating good working design knowledge of grounding, lightning protection, surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, prime and standby generation, low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage substations, and UPS systems. Applicants must have excellent knowledge of and experience applying the NEC, NFPA standards, ICC standards, UFC documents, energy codes, and applicable IEEE standards. Experience with modeling electrical systems and running power system studies using ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower is strongly preferred. The position requires candidates who are licensed professional engineers in electrical engineering.
Disclaimer The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full‑time at a location other than a POWER‑designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineering License with the ability to be licensed in multiple states
Knowledge and experience with federal government projects Knowledge and direct application of UFC, UFGS, NEC, and ICC standards is required
Fifteen plus (15+) years of applicable experience in the design and specification of low and medium‑voltage power distribution systems and lighting systems for federal buildings, industrial buildings, and site distribution Specific knowledge of switchgear and substation design is required
Ability to self‑perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the project: proposal, design, engineering calculations, cost estimating, client reviews, and construction support
Ability to work with other discipline leads, PMs, and others to manage and run all the electrical efforts for the team on a project while supporting the needs of the other disciplines to effectively coordinate a project
Ability to work with and be supported by other senior engineers for guidance and act as an electrical lead or project lead
Development of training and mentoring programs/material is beneficial in support of our knowledge management efforts
Ability to mentor junior or mid‑level electrical engineers and designers
Effective in prioritizing and setting deadlines, while also adapting to change
Successfully manage project scope, schedule, and budget
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be willing to travel domestically and internationally, and must work successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment
Must be a US Citizen
Desired Education & Experience
Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards
SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience
Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure projects
Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation
About POWER Engineers POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73 900 experts create positive, long‑lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401k
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
Salary Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Consulting and Engineering
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Senior Electrical Engineer
role at
POWER Engineers
Job Overview POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is currently seeking a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to work with our Government Services Division. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of an engineering team engaged in engineering design projects in the Government market—including mission‑critical infrastructure design such as power delivery, power generation, power distribution, backup power, UPS, system studies, renewable energy, MEP design, and related projects.
Key Responsibilities Strong team leadership, mentoring, excellent communication and presentation skills, motivation, positive attitude, and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently will be core skills for the successful candidate. Our department is growing, and the successful applicant will play an important role in the development of a sustainable electrical department with staff filling roles at all experience levels. The applicant will interface directly with internal and external clients and will demonstrate a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion within budget and schedule constraints.
Technical responsibilities include creating and issuing construction drawings and specifications, studies, and reports, as well as demonstrating good working design knowledge of grounding, lightning protection, surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, prime and standby generation, low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage substations, and UPS systems. Applicants must have excellent knowledge of and experience applying the NEC, NFPA standards, ICC standards, UFC documents, energy codes, and applicable IEEE standards. Experience with modeling electrical systems and running power system studies using ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower is strongly preferred. The position requires candidates who are licensed professional engineers in electrical engineering.
Disclaimer The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full‑time at a location other than a POWER‑designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineering License with the ability to be licensed in multiple states
Knowledge and experience with federal government projects Knowledge and direct application of UFC, UFGS, NEC, and ICC standards is required
Fifteen plus (15+) years of applicable experience in the design and specification of low and medium‑voltage power distribution systems and lighting systems for federal buildings, industrial buildings, and site distribution Specific knowledge of switchgear and substation design is required
Ability to self‑perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the project: proposal, design, engineering calculations, cost estimating, client reviews, and construction support
Ability to work with other discipline leads, PMs, and others to manage and run all the electrical efforts for the team on a project while supporting the needs of the other disciplines to effectively coordinate a project
Ability to work with and be supported by other senior engineers for guidance and act as an electrical lead or project lead
Development of training and mentoring programs/material is beneficial in support of our knowledge management efforts
Ability to mentor junior or mid‑level electrical engineers and designers
Effective in prioritizing and setting deadlines, while also adapting to change
Successfully manage project scope, schedule, and budget
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be willing to travel domestically and internationally, and must work successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment
Must be a US Citizen
Desired Education & Experience
Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards
SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience
Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance
Experience with mission‑critical infrastructure projects
Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation
About POWER Engineers POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73 900 experts create positive, long‑lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401k
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
Salary Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 – $180,000.00 per year
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Consulting and Engineering
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