Senior Electrical Engineer — Power Generation Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team on a nationwide basis, with preference for select offices. The role focuses on leading electrical design for generation projects, supporting from preliminary design through commissioning, and coordinating with multi-discipline teams.

You will provide technical leadership, support permits and design development, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver compliant, high-quality solutions for utilities and

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of post-education experience as a power engineer delivering design for power generation capital projects.
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Strong proficiency with power engineering principles, practices, and design/build for permitting and project work.
• Experience with Combined Cycle, Simple Cycle gas turbines, or HRSG.
• Experience coordinating with mechanical and civil structural engineers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes (IEEE, NEC, NEMA, IEC).
• Proficient in technical calculations and interpreting plans against regulations.
• Experience with inspections and investigations of construction/design of facilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce, coordinate, review and/or approve electrical design plans for complex power plant projects.
• Apply high‑level electrical engineering techniques across all project phases from design to commissioning and record drawings.
• Support generation project scoping, budgeting, and proposals.
• Oversee development of power plant electrical drawings (Onelines, Schematics, Bus Duct layouts).
• Oversee development of equipment specifications for power and control systems.
• Lead large electrical engineering projects with budgets and resource tracking.
• Assist with permit applications and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Meet with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to discuss project status.
• Ensure reports and presentations clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements.
• Develop a client base for high-level electrical engineering services.
• Mentor staff for growth and development.

Skills

Power engineering principles

Power plant design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Electrical codes knowledge

Technical calculations

Inspections & investigations

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

10+ years of experience in power generation design

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team on a nationwide basis, with preference for select offices. The role focuses on leading electrical design for generation projects, supporting from preliminary design through commissioning, and coordinating with multi-discipline teams.

You will provide technical leadership, support permits and design development, mentor junior engineers, and help deliver compliant, high-quality solutions for utilities and