Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation)

WSP in the U.S.; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 86,100 - 150,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer for their Power & Energy team based in Oradell, NJ. This role involves producing and approving electrical design plans for complex power generation projects.

The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years of experience in a relevant role, holds a professional engineer license, and is proficient in power engineering principles. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage, retirement savings, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience as a power engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects.
• Professional Engineer license required (multiple states preferred).
• Experience with power plant design involving gas turbines.

Responsibilities

• Produce and approve electrical design plans for power plant projects.
• Develop power plant electrical drawings and specifications.
• Oversee electrical engineering projects ensuring quality work.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Power engineering design

Project management

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD electrical

ETAP

Revit

Job description

Opportunity

Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) – Power & Energy team, Oradell, NJ (Atlanta, GA also considered).

WSP, a global consulting firm, is searching for a candidate to support technical staff, engineers, and project managers in due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial‑scale projects.

Your Impact

• Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to support all project phases, from preliminary design through commissioning support and record drawings.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Develop power plant electrical drawings (One lines, Breaker Control Schematics, Bus Duct Layouts, Equipment Elevations, Cable Schedules, etc.).
• Develop equipment specifications (power and control cables, unit auxiliary transformers, isolated phase bus ducts, generator circuit breakers, power distribution centers, etc.).
• Oversee larger-scale electrical engineering projects, ensuring contributors know requirements, preparing and overseeing project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring quality work.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans and specifications, standby plans, engineering contracts, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Meet with client, vendor, and subcontractor personnel to discuss project status, explaining engineering decisions and compromises.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations effectively explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with applicable standards.
• Develop a client base for providing high-level electrical engineering services and identify additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience as a power engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation.
• Professional Engineer license required (multiple states preferred).
• Highly proficient with power engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Highly proficient with power plant infrastructure design involving Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; comprehensive coordination with engineers in adjacent disciplines such as mechanical and civil structural engineering.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements (IEEE, NEC, NEMA, IEC, etc.).
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior‑level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (PTW/SKM, ETAP, SES CDEGS, AutoCAD electrical, Bentley MicroStation, SmartPlant, Revit).
• Experienced with providing critical review of vendor documents and preparing complex technical deliverables.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in electrical studies such as short circuit, load flow, motor start analysis, relay coordination, and arc flash.
• Extensive experience in power system protection and control.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Coverage includes 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): $86,100 – $150,590.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals, designing lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Work Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.