Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation Lead

WSP in the U.S.

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 115,100 - 205,040

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Retirement savings
Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in a nationwide search, with preference for Seattle, Boise, Houston, Mount Laurel and other offices. You will lead electrical design and project delivery for utility-scale generation facilities, including gas turbine and HRSG projects, and support permitting and construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a PE license, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and PE license.
  • 10+ years of post-education power engineering experience.
  • Experience with power plant design and enabling regulations (IEEE, NEC, IEC).
  • Strong leadership, writing, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Produce, review, and approve electrical designs for complex power plant projects.
  • Lead scoping, budgeting, and proposals for generation projects.
  • Develop electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and control schematics.
  • Mentor staff and coordinate across mechanical and civil disciplines.
  • Ensure QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance on projects.
  • Present technical findings to clients and address project risks.

Skills

Power engineering
Electrical design
Project leadership
Client communication
Technical writing
Cross-disciplinary coordination
QA/QC oversight
Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP
AutoCAD Electrical
Bentley MicroStation
Revit
PTW/SKM
SmartPlant
CDEGS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in a nationwide search, with preference for Seattle, Boise, Houston, Mount Laurel and other offices. You will lead electrical design and project delivery for utility-scale generation facilities, including gas turbine and HRSG projects, and support permitting and construction.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience, a PE license, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to

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