Senior Electrical Engineer (Generation)

About the Role

This role provides technical assistance and guidance for multi‑site due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in both public and private sectors. The engineer will routinely support research, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation systems, renewable energy installations, and protection and control systems across utilities, transportation, building, and government projects. All deliverables must meet or exceed industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Key responsibilities include defining data‑collection methods for substation components, reviewing third‑party design documents, and performing complex electrical engineering designs such as single‑line, wiring, layout, grounding, and lightning‑protection schematics. The engineer will develop electrical calculations, short‑circuit studies, protective‑device coordination, and one‑line diagrams, as well as prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction safety and phasing plans. Coordination with owners, sub‑consultants, and cross‑functional teams is required to ensure compliance with permits, regulations, and technical standards while delivering high‑quality visualizations, reports, and presentations. The position also entails mentoring entry‑level engineers, maintaining strict QA/QC, preparing health and safety plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance and proper documentation. Interaction with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients must be conducted professionally, and the engineer is expected to stay current with emerging electrical‑engineering practices and collaborate on infrastructure projects funded by federal, state, and local authorities. Ethical decision‑making and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct are mandatory. • Define methods for collecting and analyzing substation component data for procurement and design. • Review and advise on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans. • Create single‑line, wiring, general arrangement, and substation layout drawings compliant with standards. • Design grounding grids and lightning‑protection systems per applicable regulations. • Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, short‑circuit studies, and protective coordination. • Prepare one‑line diagrams, protective‑relaying schemes, and switchyard layout plans. • Generate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and construction safety and phasing documents. • Coordinate with owners, sub‑consultants, and multidisciplinary teams across multiple concurrent projects. • Produce data visualizations, tables, charts, sketches, and technical reports for stakeholder presentations. • Maintain high‑quality deliverables aligned with client requirements and company standards. • Mentor and train entry‑level engineers while ensuring QA/QC compliance. • Develop and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and record‑keeping practices. • Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients. • Stay current on emerging electrical‑engineering techniques and best practices. • Collaborate on infrastructure projects funded by federal, state, regional, and local authorities. • Uphold ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data collection
• ▸design review
• ▸single‑line diagrams
• ▸electrical calculations
• ▸short‑circuit study
• ▸protective coordination

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, have 5‑7 years of relevant experience, and possess an Engineer‑in‑Training certification. Required skills include proficiency with design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCADD), strong technical writing, project management, and the ability to perform complex calculations and inspections. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, professional licensure, OSHA 40‑hour training, and first‑aid/CPR certification. WSP offers a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to equal opportunity. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5‑7 years of relevant experience. • Possess Engineer‑in‑Training certification and proficiency with CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, and AutoCADD. • Demonstrate strong technical writing, project management, and communication skills. • Preferred: Master’s degree, professional licensure, OSHA 40‑hour training, and first‑aid/CPR certification.

Requirements

• ▸ee degree
• ▸5‑7 yrs
• ▸eit
• ▸cadd
• ▸etap
• ▸project management

Work Environment

Hybrid