Experienced Professional, Electrical Engineering

About the role

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer for our Atlanta, Georgia office. This role involves projects with our Property & Buildings Team and supports a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
• Assists with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
• Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhere to quality standards that meet or exceed industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Affirms in preparing deliverables and products including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Involves in all aspects of projects, examines field conditions, and assists in designing building electrical systems including power, lighting, communication, security systems, and fire alarm.
• Supports project development and attends meetings with clients to provide support for meeting project goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering or prior electrical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and 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.
• 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 Revit, electrical system studies (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP), photometric studies (AGI32), math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering or prior electrical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 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.
• 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 Revit, electrical system studies (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP), photometric studies (AGI32), math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Skills

• Technical writing.
• Office automation.
• Software.
• Technology.
• Math principles.
• Predictive models.
• Spreadsheets.

Benefits

WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. Employees are also provided with a flexible and agile workplace model.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. We are dedicated to serving local communities and offer a range of services including buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment. With over 15,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.