WSP in the U.S. · 5 hours ago
Lead Electrical Engineer (Renewables)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $176K/yr
7+ years expWSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to provide high-level technical assistance and guidance for projects involving utility, industrial, and commercial scale developments, including the design and construction of substations and renewable energy systems.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assist Project Managers in bid evaluation and project planning
Lead design team from conceptual phase through completion and act as an Engineer-of-Record for large complex substation and gen-tie projects
Participate in preparing technical proposal including scope, schedule, and budget
Act as a technical liaison with clients, contractors, and vendors
Provide engineering support during construction including field inspections and witness tests
Provide training and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers
Grow and manage relationships with alliance clients
Mentor less experienced staff in substation project execution
Lead technical specifications development for large EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects, including development of project scope, schedule, and estimates
Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
Ensure POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner
Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices
Manage all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Renewable Energy Engineering, BS in Civil Engineering and/or BS Mechanical Engineering degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
Professional Engineering license (PE), or eligible to obtain PE
Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
Experience in managing 3-5 people on a project team
Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently
The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred
Seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design is preferred
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
WSP in the U.S.
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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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