Senior Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Licensed Electrical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Tempe, Arizona. The role involves preparing electrical design drawings, performing engineering calculations, and collaborating with clients on diverse projects in environmental infrastructure and renewable energy. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible workplace model

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering consulting.
• PE license required.
• Experience in creating engineering and design packages for electrical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare electrical design drawings and specifications.
• Perform engineering and design calculations for cables and major electrical equipment.
• Travel to various client sites and conduct field reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

Engineering calculations

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

ETAP

SKM

Revit

Job description

What if you could tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges?With us you can. WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture.

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment?

Our team is seeking a highly motivated Licensed Electrical Engineer for our multidisciplinary Process Infrastructure and Design team based in Tempe, Arizona on a full-time basis. The team you will join will offer interesting diversity of global clients and projects in Environmental Infrastructure facilities, renewable energy, global surface and underground mining facility and pumping stations, industrial facilities, landfills and water management facilities.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make an impact with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm, technical contributions, and a great culture to allow for growth in your career? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Your Impact

• Independently prepare electrical design drawings and specifications in consideration with safety, construction, and operations.
• Perform engineering and design calculations for cables, sizing major electrical equipment, lighting, grounding, etc.
• Prepare design drawings and documents for MV and LV electrical systems, grounding, lighting and lightning protection
• Design overall power systems and develop Electrical onelines, plan drawings, installation details, wiring diagrams and fabrication drawings.
• Travel to various client sites, attend project meetings and conduct field review. Approximately 25% travel.
• Liaise with internal clients regularly to ensure project objectives are being managed and achieved in alignment with expectations.
• Support project manager with regular reporting, scheduling, staffing planning and coordination
• Ability to use ETAP, SKM, or other power system study software
• Experience with AutoCAD 2D/3D, Revit and lighting software such as dialux, etc.
• Participate in regular project meetings to ensure quality client delivery.
• Work collaboratively with the Electrical and Instrumentation Design Team
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering consulting
• PE license required
• Experience in creating engineering and design packages for electrical disciplines
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments (including more complex tasks) with some guidance and direction from more senior technical professionals. Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks
• Previous electrical engineering and/or design experience in substation, Oil and Gas, mining, industrial, water treatment, landfill or energy projects would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of software such as Word and Excel.
• Proficient with AutoCAD 2D/3D, and SKM/ ETAP.
• Accountable for results. Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of projects.
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable
• Highly motivated team player that works well with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients and demonstrate personal initiative.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various client sites, attend project meetings and conduct field review. Approximately 25% travel.
• Must pass background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• AutoCAD, Revit, or other design program competence
• Minimum five year of electrical engineering experience with mining, industrial, or Oil and Gas.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 69389
• Locations 1230 West Washington Street, Tempe, AZ, 85288, US
• Posting Date 05/15/2025, 02:32 PM

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the 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.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

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