This Opportunity Join WSP's Energy Infrastructure Solutions – Advanced Complementary Solutions team, where we're accelerating the shift to a lower-carbon future. Our work sits at the forefront of grid-connected electrification, behind-the-meter energy systems, and power solutions across a wide range of industries. WSP USA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Advanced Complementary Services (ACS) team in our Seattle, WA or New York, NY office. You will help WSP fully leverage the capabilities of our Power & Energy teams to address critical energy challenges in the U.S. market. In this technical leadership role, you will provide high-level technical expertise, direction, and oversight for complex, multi-site and multi-phase projects involving due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction. You will serve as a senior technical resource for utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects across the public and private sectors. Responsibilities include leading the research, planning, design, and implementation of transmission and distribution substations, medium- and low-voltage power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, electrification, and protection and control systems. Projects may support utilities, transportation, buildings, and Federal, State, and local government clients. You will apply advanced engineering knowledge and independent judgment to solve complex technical challenges, establish engineering approaches, guide multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical recommendations to clients and project stakeholders. You will also provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and designers while ensuring that project deliverables meet or exceed applicable industry standards for quality, safety, constructability, and functionality. Your Impact
- Lead the preparation, technical direction, and review of IFC electrical design documents for behind-the-meter systems from 35 kV through MV/LV distribution and device-level design, with a primary focus on charging and electrification infrastructure.
- Lead and perform site visits and field assessments to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure, capacity, constructability, and code compliance; interpret findings and establish engineering recommendations and design strategies.
- Serve as a senior technical lead for utility coordination, including service applications, interconnection requirements, utility standards compliance, and coordination with utility protection and metering teams.
- Lead the design and technical review of:
- MV switchgear and substations
- Power distribution systems
- Lighting systems and controls
- Grounding and bonding systems
- Lightning protection systems
- Develop, review, and provide technical approval of equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement packages for major electrical equipment.
- Lead and/or review complex electrical calculations and engineering analyses, including:
- Load studies and equipment sizing
- Short-circuit and arc-flash studies
- Protective device coordination
- Grounding touch and step voltage analysis
- Prepare, review, and provide senior technical oversight for power system studies using ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software, including modeling methodologies, assumptions, results, recommendations, and final reports.
- Provide technical leadership for renewable energy, electrification, and decarbonization projects, including integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within behind-the-meter electrical architectures.
- Provide technical mentorship, direction, and QA/QC oversight for engineers and designers, supporting the development of technical capabilities and consistent application of engineering standards.
- Utilize AutoCAD Electrical and Revit to support coordinated, model-based, and multidisciplinary designs; Revit proficiency is preferred.
- Perform and/or oversee lighting design and analysis using AGi32.
- Serve as a trusted technical resource to clients, helping define electrification and decarbonization goals, technical requirements, operational needs, phasing strategies, and solutions to complex engineering challenges.
- Lead technical coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, utilities, AHJs, contractors, and other stakeholders throughout design, permitting, procurement, and construction.
- Prepare and provide senior-level review of technical assessments, engineering reports, calculations, specifications, and presentations suitable for client, utility, and regulatory review.
- Identify and resolve complex technical issues requiring advanced engineering judgment, evaluation of alternatives, and coordination across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
- Support project teams with technical scope development, level-of-effort evaluations, design strategies, and engineering approaches for complex electrical projects.
- Remain current with evolving electrical codes, standards, technologies, and industry best practices related to power systems, electrification, renewable energy, and decarbonization.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- Extensive professional experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated responsibility for technically complex power distribution, electrification, utility, or related infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead for electrical engineering design and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Advanced knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment, grounding, protection, and applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Experience preparing and reviewing IFC electrical design packages, specifications, calculations, and engineering studies.
- Experience with power system analysis and modeling using ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with electric utilities on service, interconnection, protection, metering, or related requirements.
- Experience providing technical oversight, QA/QC, and mentorship to engineers and designers.
- Strong technical communication skills with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts and recommendations to clients, utilities, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to exercise independent technical judgment and provide solutions for complex or non-routine engineering challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 - $213,200 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI_JJ3
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