Senior Electrical Engineer, Power Generation Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,100 - 205,040; Full time

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.

Skills

Power engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Electrical design

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PTW/SKM

ETAP

SES CDEGS

AutoCAD Electrical

Bentley MicroStation

SmartPlant

Revit

Job description

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.