Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Lead

WSP USA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team on a nationwide search, with preference for specified offices. You will contribute to design and delivery on utility, industrial, and commercial projects, focusing on substations, power systems, and protection and control.

You will collaborate with project managers and leadership to address current challenges and future opportunities, delivering high‑quality solutions that meet industry standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead design deliverables for electrical generation projects including substations, power systems, and protection and control.
• Review third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform complex electrical engineering work including one‑line diagrams, bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute projects across multiple sites and phases.
• Prepare data and visualizations for interpretation or presentation of data and analyses.
• Mentor entry‑level engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to address design and construction opportunities.

Skills

Electrical design

Project controls

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD (Electrical)

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team on a nationwide search, with preference for specified offices. You will contribute to design and delivery on utility, industrial, and commercial projects, focusing on substations, power systems, and protection and control.

You will collaborate with project managers and leadership to address current challenges and future opportunities, delivering high‑quality solutions that meet industry standards and