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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP USA is seeking a highly energetic, self-motivated, and goal-oriented Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Northeast Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Team. The role involves leading electrical design for transportation-related facilities and coordinating with multi-discipline project teams to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

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Responsibilities

Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners

Lead electrical design for transportation-related facilities, including: Transit stations, tunnels, and underground structures, Roadway and highway facilities, Tunnel and station ventilation systems, Traction power interfaces, utility power, and emergency power systems

Design and coordinate electrical systems such as: Power distribution (normal, emergency, standby), Lighting and lighting controls (including tunnel and roadway lighting), Grounding and bonding systems, Fire alarm and life-safety systems, Low-voltage systems (communications, SCADA interfaces, CCTV, access control)

Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members (mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, communications, structural, civil, architectural, and other disciplines)

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

Prepare and/or review electrical calculations for loads, voltage drop, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, protective device coordination, arc flash analysis, one-line diagram development, protective relaying, and lighting calculations

Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients

Perform Construction Phase Services, including reviewing RFI’s, shop drawings, submittals, field visits, and coordination with contractors

Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops internally and externally with transportation agencies

Mentor junior engineers and designers and contribute to technical quality control

Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices

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 EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseElectrical DesignTechnical WritingAutoCADRevitMicroStationSCADACCTVInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadershipAttention to DetailCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in building facilities and/or transportation

Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues

Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom

Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects

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

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, SKM/ETAP, AGI, etc.), spreadsheets, and tools

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

NY Professional Engineer License

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license, highly preferred

Knowledge of tunnel ventilation power systems and emergency operating modes

Experience with Public Agencies (e.g.: MTA/NYCT, PANYNJ, Amtrak, etc.)

Experience with Water / Wastewater Treatment and/or Aviation facilities

Experience with sustainable infrastructure or resiliency-focused design

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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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