Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Leader

WSP in the U.S.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 115,100 - 205,040

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join its Power & Energy team. The role involves leading design, studies, and project execution for utility-scale generation, with preference for Houston and other Power Generation offices.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, 10+ years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbine projects, protection and control, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
Apply high‑level electrical engineering techniques to support all project phases, from preliminary design to commissioning support and record drawings.
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 development of equipment specifications (power and control cables, transformers, bus ducts, breakers, PDS, etc.).
Lead large electrical projects with budget tracking and QA/QC compliance.