Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location Nationwide

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Job Code 18748

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Senior Electrical Engineer

POWER Engineers, member of WSP is currently seeking a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to work with our Government Services Division. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to be part of an engineering team engaged in engineering design projects in the Government market including mission-critical infrastructure design to include power delivery, power generation, power distribution, backup power, UPS, system studies, renewable energy, MEP design, and related projects.

Strong team leadership, mentoring, excellent communication skills, presentation skills, motivation, positive attitude, and ability to work on multiple projects concurrently will be core skills for the successful candidate. Our Department is growing and the successful applicant will play an important role in the development of a sustainable electrical department with staff filling roles at all experience levels. The applicant will interface directly with internal and external clients and will demonstrate a proven ability to drive projects to successful completion within budget and schedule constraints.

Technical responsibilities include creating and issuing construction drawings and specifications, studies, and reports, as well as demonstrating good working design knowledge of grounding, lightning protection, surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, prime and standby generation, low and medium voltage switchgear, medium voltage substations, and UPS systems. Applicant must have excellent knowledge of and experience applying the NEC, NFPA standards, ICC standards, UFC documents, energy codes, and applicable IEEE standards. Experience with modeling electrical systems and running power system studies using ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower is strongly preferred. The position requires candidates who are licensed professional engineers in electrical engineering.

Disclaimer : The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office / job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.

Required Education / Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University

Professional Engineering License with the ability to be licensed in multiple states

Knowledge and experience with federal government projects

Knowledge and direct application of UFC, UFGS, NEC, and ICC standards is required

Fifteen plus (15+) years of applicable experience in the design and specification of low and medium-voltage power distribution systems and lighting systems for federal buildings, industrial buildings, and site distribution

Specific knowledge of switchgear and substation design is required.

Ability to self-perform all electrical engineering tasks associated with the project : proposal, design, engineering calculations, cost estimating, client reviews, and construction support

Ability to work with other discipline leads, PMs, and others to manage and run all the Electrical efforts for the team on a project while supporting the needs of the other disciplines to effectively coordinate a project

Ability to work with and be supported by other senior engineers for guidance and act as an electrical lead or project lead

Development of training and mentoring programs / material is beneficial in support of our knowledge management efforts.

Ability to mentor junior or mid-level electrical engineers and designers

Effective in prioritizing and setting deadlines, while also adapting to change

Successfully manage project scope, schedule, and budget

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be willing to travel domestically and internationally, and must work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

Must be a US Citizen

Desired Education / Experience

Experience designing to NAVFAC and USACE design standards

SpecsIntact specification authoring and editing experience

Ability and willingness to obtain a security clearance

Experience with mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Solid foundation in implementing CAD and BIM software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation / Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Base Salary Range : $80,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.