Lead Generation Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 119,600 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement and voting

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is actively seeking a Lead Generation Electrical Engineer who will provide lead electrical engineering support for various design projects. This role has responsibilities that include the research, planning, and construction of power generation and distribution systems, offering significant opportunities for professional growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience. A PE license is mandatory, and candidates should have solid expertise in power distribution modeling software and project management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering design experience.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
• Extensive experience in power system protection and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering support on generation design projects.
• Oversee development of generation electrical drawings.
• Provide guidance and training to entry- and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Power distribution modeling software

Client interaction

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SKM PTW

ETAP

Job description

Job Overview

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is searching for a Lead Generation Electrical Engineer. Candidates will be located in Boise, ID; Honolulu, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, AL, but other locations may be considered. The role provides lead electrical engineering support on 10–20 MW campus generation design projects and non‑generation power distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of power generation, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Oversee the development of generation electrical drawings (One‑lines, Breaker Control Schematics, Three Lines, Wiring Diagrams, General Arrangements, Substation Layouts and Bus Arrangements, Grounding Grid Designs and Lightning Protection, Bus Duct Layouts, Equipment Elevations, Cable Schedules, etc.).
• Oversee the development of equipment specifications (e.g. power and control cables, unit auxiliary transformers, isolated phase bus ducts, generator circuit breakers, power distribution centers, etc.).
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, and assist with periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
• Review, comment and offer advice on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Develop P&IDs for generator systems.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical input and guidance on various engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations that include load analysis, short circuit analysis, protective device time‑current coordination, arc flash analysis, voltage drop calculations, motor starting analysis, lighting calculations, underground structure design, cable pulling tension calculations, equipment sizing, grounding potentials, protective relaying device settings, generator loading calculations, battery calculations.
• Develop contract documents including electrical plans and specifications; preparing construction phasing and sequence of construction plans; and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans coordinated with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, scientists, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects; assist with installation layouts, calculate costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensure project work conforms with owner project requirements, specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑ and mid‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑ to high‑level risk mitigation activities.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering design experience with a focus on Power Generation projects providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Experience leading designs that include single and parallel generation setups, MV and LV switchgear, related transformers and system protection.
• Must be a currently licensed professional engineer (PE).
• US citizenship is required.
• Knowledge and experience with federal government project design and direct application of UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, the NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC standards.
• Experience within the consulting environment.
• Proven experience with client interaction as a senior electrical subject matter expert with an ability to lead and mentor others.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, design‑bid‑build, design/build, and application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Extensive experience in power system protection and control.
• Ability to self‑perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the project: proposal, site investigation, design, engineering calculations, cost estimating, attend client review meetings, provide in‑office and on‑site construction support.
• Ability to perform and review technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct construction observations and site engineering investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Experienced with providing critical review of vendor documents.
• Experience preparing complex technical deliverables.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Solid foundation utilizing power distribution modeling software including SKM PTW and ETAP.
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.
• Highly proficient with power plant infrastructure design involving Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid foundation utilizing power distribution modeling software including SKM PTW and ETAP.
• Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD and REVIT.
• SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience.
• Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards.
• Highly proficient with power plant infrastructure design involving Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or Heat Recovery Steam Generators.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 – $213,200.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $119,600 – $200,100.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.