Senior-Level Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join their Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading design efforts for power generation and renewable energy projects, mentoring teams, and participating in project proposals. WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and values a culture of innovation and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement savings.

Opportunities for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experienced with preparation of complex technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineer on design of power generation and renewable energy projects.
• Mentor and teach junior and mid engineers.
• Project proposal and budget development.

Skills

Design Engineering

critical thinking

problem-solving

CAD

Microsoft Office

ETAP

schematic design

relay coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

ETAP

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team inHouston, TX. The following location will also be considered: South Jordan, UT. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized onTIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Your Impact

• Lead electrical engineer on design of power generation projects
• Lead electrical engineer on design of renewable energy projects
• Lead electrical engineer on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
• Lead electrical engineer on federal electrical system upgrades
• Mentor and teach junior and mid engineers
• Project proposal and budget development
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• 10+ years of experience leading a team of engineers and designers in power generation projects
• 10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
• 10+ years of relay coordination and schematic design
• CAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Onsite construction support experience
  
  
  

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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