Lead Electrical Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Lead Electrical Engineer
Req ID 11229
Lead Electrical Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer
for our San Francisco office . WSP USA operates with a
Hybrid-Workplace Model. The following locations will also be
considered: Sacramento; Oakland; and San Jose . Be involved in
projects with our Transportation Section Mechanical & Electrical
Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our
client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Acts as staff specialist in providing technical guidance for
complex or unique assignments. The incumbent must be capable of
applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and
practices, and independently making decisions on significant
engineering problems or methods.
Your Impact
May direct segments of a major project, and participates in the
application of engineering concepts and techniques.
Analyzes complex problems requiring the development of new or
improved techniques or procedures.
Monitors project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to
schedule and budget.
May act as a representative at project meetings and
conferences.
May plan, organize and supervise engineering staff and activities
for a project of significant size and complexity.
Makes recommendations on project staffing.
Perform design tasks requiring independent judgment in the
evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation and modification
of standard design or engineering techniques and procedures.
Ensure that production of specifications, reports and analyses meet
scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
Electrical calculations including electrical loads, equipment
sizing, feeder sizing, load flow, voltage drop, short circuit,
selective coordination and arc flash.
Lighting design including calculations, circuiting and
controls.
Facility electrical service and power distribution design for
480/277, 120/208, and 120/240 volt classifications.
Medium Voltage knowledge and work experience.Grounding design and
calculations for system and equipment grounding.
Motor control center (MCC) design including layouts, sizing, and
motor starter selection.
Standby and emergency power system design including generator and
uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
Responsible for coordination with other design disciplines,
including architectural, mechanical, systems, civil, geotechnical,
structures, hydraulics/drainage, storm water, traffic, utilities,
right of way.
May serve as a PM on some Projects.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from
an accredited program.
PE registration (California or ability to obtain through
Comity).
Seven-to-Ten (7-10+) years of electrical engineering
experience.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
and ability to work within a team environment.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, ETAP or
SKM.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an
accredited program.
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC).
Working knowledge of NFPA 70E (Arc Flash).
Knowledge of NFPA 130 and/or NFPA 502 Standards.
Experience in control system design.
Communication design experience, including fiber optic and CAT 5/6
hardware/software application and configuration.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on
a providing health and financial stability throughout the
employee's career.
Expected Salary: $89,200 - $182,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or
federal law.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 25%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: SAN FRANCISCO - MARKET ST
All locations: US-CA-Oakland, US-CA-Sacramento, US-CA-San
Francisco, US-CA-San Jose
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's
leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to
serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical
experts, strategic advisors and construction management
professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings,
transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we
partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while
meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive
suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability,
life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to
grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to
your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and
challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity
Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran
Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United
States.
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