WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Power & Energy team. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The role will involve providing technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development
- Proficient 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 active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- 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
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Developed 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
- Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as 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
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and 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
