WSP · 1 month ago
Distribution Project Engineer
Duluth, GA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWSP is currently seeking a Distribution Project Engineer to join their Atlanta, GA office. The role involves providing technical assistance for various utility projects and ensuring quality standards are met while overseeing project documentation and coordination.
Responsibilities
Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector
Assist with the research, design, concept development, 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)
Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, 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
Cost estimating
Project scheduling
Delegating work
Reviewing designs
Assigning tasks to/coordinating with internal/external project team members
Working with Project Manager (PM), planning coordination activities, ensuring quality standards are met
Identifying and communicating the need for work scope variances as needed
Coordinating with the PM to develop supporting documentation and managing the project documentation process to meet POWER’s record retention policy
Assisting the PM in evaluating the upcoming resource needs for specific design activities
Participating in interviews
Providing feedback on engineers/designers
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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments
Engineer in Training Certification
Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design
Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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