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

Electrical Engineer (Power or Control Systems) | 15+ Years

Doylestown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $214K/yr

15+ years exp

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate Principal or Principal Electrical Engineer to expand their electrical engineering practice. The role involves technical project execution, mentorship, and contributions to electrical engineering practice, focusing on power and control systems design and diagnostics.

ArchitectureArchiving ServiceCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Technical project execution, with a focus on power and control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, including involvement from project initiation through closeout; leveraging your expertise in all facets of modern automation, control, and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); performing and/or advising others in hands-on electrical fieldwork; designing new systems and upgrades to existing systems; and managing client expectations and deliverables

Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams as the electrical subject-matter expert (SME); providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Electrical Engineer of Record

Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering client relationships inside and outside of WJE in pursuit of project work you are excited about; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; 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 EngineerControlPower systemsSpecificationForensic investigationCommunication skillsSelf-starterProblem-solving approach

Required

Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, power, controls, or systems engineering or related field

Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience with the following established expertise: Control and 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 and a commitment to technical excellence

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

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 for field mobilization

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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