Architectural Engineer - Buildings (Electrical Design)

About the role

WSP is initiating a search for an Architectural Engineer (Electrical design focus) for our Denver, CO office. Join a team that works on projects with our Property & Buildings Team and contributes to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector.
• Affords assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects).
• Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications.
• Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Assists in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Performs professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Supports senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• Verifies the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develops electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Prepares data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintains quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Works as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Assists with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contributes to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems.
• Conducts engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assists in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Works collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering or prior electrical design experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Evidence of effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
• Prior Design Experience on Healthcare related projects

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification

Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Prior Design Experience on Healthcare related projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $85,200- $121,700

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project-specific requirements.

Benefits

• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

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.

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