Electrical Engineer (Power and Control Systems) | 15+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 132,380 - 220,630; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education & professional development

Job summary

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) seeks an Associate Principal/Principal Electrical Engineer to advance our electrical practice in Doylestown, PA.

Lead power and control system design, drive diagnostics, and mentor engineers while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes design excellence, client communication, and proven leadership in electrical engineering for utility, rail, and industrial infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year.
• 15+ years of relevant industry experience with control/power systems expertise.
• Bachelor's or higher in electrical, power, controls, or systems engineering.
• Self-starter with growth mindset and commitment to technical excellence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical power and control system design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting across projects.
• Serve as SME; coordinate with clients, contractors, and project teams; review work for quality.
• Mentor and develop colleagues; share knowledge across projects and teams.
• Cultivate client relationships and contribute to business development activities.

Skills

Power systems design

Control systems

PLC & DCS

Field engineering

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate Principal or Principal Electrical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding our electrical engineering practice, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. At WJE, we strive to provide innovative, high-quality, and practical solutions for our clients on a wide range of electrical control and power applications, including electrical utility engineering, rail transit, heavy movable structures, and industrial electrical infrastructure. Project scopes range from new design and system specification to in-situ evaluation and problem-solving to forensic investigation and litigation support. As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the day-to-day autonomy and flexibility to direct this next chapter of your career, combined with the resources and support of working for a well-established organization: stability and benefits, administrative project support, a collaborative environment, the company’s collective interdisciplinary knowledge, and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Technical project execution, with a focus on power and control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, from project initiation through closeout; leveraging expertise in modern automation, control, and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); performing and/or advising others in hands-on electrical fieldwork; designing new systems and upgrades to existing systems; and managing client expectations and deliverables.
• Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams as the electrical subject-matter expert (SME); providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Electrical Engineer of Record.
• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development.
• Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering client relationships inside and outside of WJE in pursuit of project work you are excited about; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees.

Qualifications

• Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical, power, controls, or systems engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience with established expertise in: control and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems), design and specification of new systems, in-situ evaluation and problem-solving for existing systems, forensic investigation and litigation support.
• Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a "first principles" problem-solving approach and a commitment to technical excellence.
• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to operate office and field equipment. While this is not a dedicated on-site position, projects may involve field presence to perform our work.

Requirements may include: travel to various offices, field, and construction sites; ability to safely use and operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or other equipment to access control rooms and electrical systems; ability to lift and carry materials and tools for field mobilization; ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in hazardous locations, including outdoors with temperature extremes; medical fitness to utilize respiratory protection devices and other PPE; ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle; and authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions.

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists with a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We offer a robust total rewards package including base salary, incentive pay, and comprehensive benefits. Base salary is determined by qualifications, skills, and proficiency for the role, with consideration for internal equity; employees may receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance. A sample starting base salary range is $132,380.00 – $220,630.00.

• Health plans for employees and their families, including HSA options and PPO plans.
• 401(k) with generous matching; vesting immediately.
• Paid time off and opportunities for educational assistance and professional development.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with Fair Chance Ordinances. WJE was founded in 1956 and remains committed to solving problems in the built world through interdisciplinary collaboration and laboratory capabilities.