Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible workplace model

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team. The position involves leading electrical design for power plant projects across multiple offices, with emphasis on power generation and utility-scale work.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience in generation projects, and strong expertise in combined cycle and gas turbine infrastructure, with mentoring and client communication responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of 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, process, design/build, and permitting experience.
• Experience with Combined Cycle and Simple Cycle Gas Turbines or Heat Recovery Steam Generators.
• Experience coordinating with mechanical and civil structural engineers.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE/NEC/NEMA/IEC regulations and compliance.
• Proficient in engineering computations and interpreting plans and specifications.
• Independent leadership with QA/QC discipline and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques across project phases from design to commissioning support.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Oversee development of power plant electrical drawings (Onelines, Breaker Control Schematics, Bus Duct Layouts, Equipment Elevations, Cable Schedules).
• Oversee the development of equipment specifications (cables, transformers, bus ducts, breakers, etc.).
• Lead large-scale electrical projects, manage budgets and hours, ensure QA/QC quality.
• Assist with permit applications, design plans and inspections ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Meet with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss status and decisions.
• Ensure technical reports/presentations clearly explain findings and recommendations.
• Mentor staff and support their professional growth.

Skills

Power system design

Project leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Technical writing

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 Global Inc. seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team. The position involves leading electrical design for power plant projects across multiple offices, with emphasis on power generation and utility-scale work.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of experience in generation projects, and strong expertise in combined cycle and gas turbine infrastructure, with mentoring and client communication responsibilities.