Principal Engineer - Electrical

WSP in India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of power generation and renewable energy projects in the US market, based in Mumbai.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop project proposals and budgets, and ensure electrical system upgrades comply with safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and technical review skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of detailed design experience in power generation projects.
• 10+ years leading a team of engineers and designers.
• Experience with relay coordination and schematic design.
• Proficiency with CAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM.
• Ability to review documents and deliver complex technical plans.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Willingness for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of power generation projects.
• Lead design of renewable energy projects.
• Upgrade power plant and switchyard electrical systems.
• Lead federal electrical system upgrades.
• Mentor and teach junior and mid engineers.
• Prepare project proposals and budgets.
• Uphold safety and conduct policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

ETAP or SKM

Job description

Job Description

To act in a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer capacity in producing WSP engineering related project deliverables involved in Power Generation projects in the US.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
• 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.

P Referred Qualifications

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

BGV

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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