Senior Electrical Engineer (Facilities)

Overview

POWER Engineers, member of WSP, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Facilities Electrical Group. In this role, you will work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team leading and executing the electrical power components of industrial and government projects. The position involves creating and issuing construction drawings and specifications, bills of material, construction cost estimates, power system studies and reports. Strong knowledge of grounding, lightning and surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, prime and standby generation, low and medium voltage motor control centers and switchgear, medium voltage substations, mission-critical power systems, and UPS systems is expected. Thorough knowledge of NEC, NFPA documents, ICC documents, energy codes, and applicable IEEE standards is required. Experience with modeling electrical systems and running power system studies using ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower is strongly preferred. The candidate should have team leadership, mentoring, excellent communication and presentation skills, personal motivation, a positive attitude, and the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. Ability to create accurate estimates of engineering effort, compose client proposals, and drive projects to successful completion within budget and schedule constraints is needed. The role interfaces directly with internal and external clients and some travel to vendor and client sites will be required. Hybrid work environment or remote work is available for the right candidate. Position reports into the Boise, Idaho; Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota or Overland Park office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the electrical power components of industrial and government projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Create and issue construction drawings and specifications, bills of material, construction cost estimates, and power system studies and reports.
• Demonstrate solid working design knowledge of grounding, lightning and surge protection, lighting, protective relaying, prime and standby generation, low and medium voltage motor control centers and switchgear, medium voltage substations, mission-critical power systems, and UPS systems.
• Adhere to NEC, NFPA, ICC, energy codes, and applicable IEEE standards.
• Model electrical systems and run power system studies using ETAP, PTW, or EasyPower (strongly preferred).
• Mentor junior or mid-level electrical engineers and designers; collaborate with PMs and other discipline leads to coordinate or lead projects.
• Prepare proposals, perform engineering calculations, produce cost estimates, and support construction activities.
• Interface with internal and external clients; travel to vendor and client sites as needed.

Required Education / Experience

Desired Education / Experience

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range : $139,000.00 - $259,000.00 per year

The salary range is displayed in compliance with state and local regulations. Salaries are based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This range does not include additional compensation such as bonuses, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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