Electrical Engineer (Movable Structures) | 15+ Years

Associate Principal Or Principal Electrical Engineer

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate Principal or Principal Electrical Engineer to join our industry-leading Heavy Movable Structures practice.

At WJE, we strive to provide innovative, high-quality, and practical solutions for our clients on a wide range of electrical control and power systems applications for heavy movable structures (HMS), e.g., movable bridges, locks and dams, lift gates, and other kinetic structures. Project scopes range from new design and system specification to in-situ evaluation and problem-solving to forensic investigation and litigation support.

As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the day-to-day autonomy and flexibility to direct this next chapter of your career, combined with the resources and support of working for a well-established organization : stability and benefits, administrative project support, a collaborative environment, the company's collective interdisciplinary knowledge, and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities. While our electrical engineering team is physically based in our Doylestown, PA, and New York City, NY offices, there is flexibility for the successful candidate to be based in other WJE locations.

Responsibilities :

Technical project execution, with a focus on HMS-specific power or control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, including involvement from project initiation through closeout; leveraging your expertise in all facets of modern control and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); performing and / or advising others in hands-on electrical fieldwork; designing new systems and upgrades to existing systems; and managing client expectations and deliverables

Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams as the electrical engineering subject-matter expert (SME) for applications beyond HMS; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Electrical Engineer of Record

Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE's culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you : locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering client relationships inside and outside of WJE in pursuit of project work you are excited about; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications :

Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year

Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, power, controls, or systems engineering or related field

Minimum 15 years of relevant HMS industry experience with established expertise in :

Control or power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems)

Design and specification of new systems

In-situ evaluation and problem-solving for existing systems

Forensic investigation and litigation support

Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a "principles first" problem-solving approach and a commitment to technical excellence

Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other office and field equipment. While this is not a dedicated on-site position, our projects often involve some amount of physical presence in the field to perform our work. Therefore, requirements may also include :

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites (average ~30% of time for out-of-town travel)

Ability to safely use and / or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or other equipment to access control rooms, electrical systems, and other work areas

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other equipment

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits :

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve. Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry's most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work.

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits :

Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.

Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range : $128,550.00 - $214,250.00

WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including :

Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

Time off to care for yourself and others

Investments in employees' educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE's total rewards package here.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.