Senior Electrical Engineer, Federal Programs Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,900 - 213,200; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Programs Team. The role offers opportunities to lead electrical design across facilities and infrastructure from inception through completion, with assignments in Arlington, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA or Denver, CO.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design deliverables, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure compliance with NFPA codes while advancing future-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer on capital projects.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• US citizenship required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70/101/780 and related codes.
• Revit and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Proficiency with SKM Power Tools, Easy Power, ETAP.
• Agi32 or Elum proficiency.
• SpecsIntact or MasterSpec proficiency.
• RS Means Costworks proficiency.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project proficiency.
• Experience with inspections, QA/QC and regulatory compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Self-leadership and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage safety-sensitive tasks.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design within an MEP discipline team on a wide range of projects.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and basis of design.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion for facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with government, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and vendors.
• Review permits, plans, and inspections to ensure code compliance.
• Mentor staff in lighting, power, grounding, and signaling systems.
• Define requirements with clients and planning teams to meet project needs.
• Collaborate with professionals across disciplines for Federal, State, and local projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical design

Project management

Team coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM Power Tools

Easy Power

ETAP

Agi32/Elum

SpecsIntact/MasterSpec

RS Means Costworks

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Programs Team. The role offers opportunities to lead electrical design across facilities and infrastructure from inception through completion, with assignments in Arlington, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; San Antonio, TX; Dallas, TX; Tacoma, WA; Seattle, WA or Denver, CO.

You will mentor engineers, oversee design deliverables, coordinate with clients and regulators, and ensure compliance with NFPA codes while advancing future-ready