Power & Energy Electrical Engineer (Mid-Level)

WSP; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off & parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join the Power & Energy team in Oradell, NJ, with consideration for Atlanta, GA. You will help deliver electrical design for power generation facilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior engineers.

The role requires 5–7 years of post-education experience, PE license, and strong background in gas turbine and HRSG environments. You will mentor junior staff and develop client relationships on dynamic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of post-education experience in power generation design.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or HRSGs.
• Strong knowledge of power plant infrastructure design and codes (IEEE, NEC, NEMA, IEC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques across all project phases from design to commissioning.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Develop power plant electrical drawings (One lines, Switchgear, Bus Duct layouts).
• Prepare equipment specifications for power and control cables, transformers, and switchgear.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time delivery and QA/QC adherence.
• Assist with permit applications, design plans, and construction inspections for compliance.
• Meet with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss status and decisions.
• Present technical reports and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Mentor staff to support growth and professional development.

Skills

Power engineering principles

Project oversight

Electrical design software

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PTW/SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Bentley MicroStation

SmartPlant

Revit

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join the Power & Energy team in Oradell, NJ, with consideration for Atlanta, GA. You will help deliver electrical design for power generation facilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior engineers.

The role requires 5–7 years of post-education experience, PE license, and strong background in gas turbine and HRSG environments. You will mentor junior staff and develop client relationships on dynamic projects.