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WSP in the U.S. · 3 hours ago

Lead Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $140K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading professional services firm seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The role involves overseeing electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Responsibilities

Assist with project proposal and budget development

Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to physical work site, blueprints, GIS data maps, substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NCEC, and NERC standards and regulations for design work

Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for smaller and less-complex projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of power generation projects

Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of renewable energy projects

Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades

Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work on federal system upgrades

Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities

Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

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

Qualification

Electrical Engineering DegreeElectrical Engineer LicensePower Generation ExperienceCAD ProficiencyETAPSKM SoftwareTechnical Report WritingInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingSelf-leadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

7 + years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc

Engineer license required

Experience in power generation projects, detailed design engineering and relay coordination and schematic design

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations

Highly proficient in 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

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

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

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Onsite construction support experience

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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