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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. · 3 months ago

Electrical Engineer (Power or Control Systems) | 8+ Years

Doylestown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $159K/yr

8+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join their Heavy Movable Structures practice. The role focuses on providing electrical engineering solutions for various projects, including power and control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Technical project execution, with a focus on power or control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, to provide electrical engineering solutions for a variety of project types (e.g., heavy movable bridges, locks and dams, rail transit, power distribution, industrial infrastructure, wastewater, etc.)

Preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packages, PCL diagrams, design documents, and project specifications

Hands-on field work for assessment and diagnostic testing of in-situ equipment; data collection and documentation of existing conditions; and installation and troubleshooting of new systems

Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project lead), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate; and jumping in to help where needed

Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualification

Licensed Electrical EngineerControl systems expertisePower systems expertiseSpecificationForensic investigationCommunication skillsSelf-starter

Required

Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field

Minimum eight years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated (or developing) expertise in: Control or power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems), Design and specification of new systems, In-situ evaluation and problem-solving for existing systems, Forensic investigation and litigation support

Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a 'first principles' problem-solving approach

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites (average ~30% of time for out-of-town travel)

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or other equipment to access control rooms, electrical systems, and other work areas

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other equipment

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions

Benefits

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Company

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.

Founded in 1956

Northbrook, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.wje.com/

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