Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering

WSP USA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide high-level technical guidance for multi-site projects. The role requires overseeing projects, designing building electrical systems, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. You will contribute to business development and mentor junior staff, while the company offers a flexible workplace and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in electrical system studies and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare deliverables including calculations and specifications.
• Oversee project aspects and set deadlines.
• Design electrical systems for buildings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

Revit

MS Office

Electrical system studies software

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Engineer for our Atlanta, Georgia office.

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Prepare basic deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Oversees all aspects of projects
• Sets deadlines and assigns responsibilities
• Examine field conditions as required to support development and completion of projects
• Design building electrical systems including power, lighting, communication, security systems and fire alarm while adhering to the firm’s QA/QC process
• Develop project specifications
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and building managers to discuss future and or current projects
• Responsible for meeting the client’s project goals and objectives
• Assist in business development by pursuing new work including participation in client presentations
• Assist in the firm’s human resource efforts through training and mentoring junior firm members
• Enhances the firm’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing internal and external client requests
• Demonstrates core values and serves as a role model/mentor to all firm members
• Updates job knowledge and technical expertise by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in technical organizations and obtaining certifications in area of expertise and participating in the firm’s Technical Committee as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Comprehensive knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills
• Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and in a highly collaborative team environment
• Ability to consistently set goals and meet deadlines and adapt to flexible responsibilities
• Proficiency in Revit, electrical system studies (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP), photometric studies (AGI32), math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with Horizon or Project Resource Management software is preferred
• Ability to meet and exceed client expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license is preferred.
• LEED Certification is preferred.
• Certifications in areas of expertise are preferred.
• Experience in the healthcare, industrial and/or Science & Technology design projects.

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About WSP

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.

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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.