Lead Consultant, Electrical Engineering

About the role

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant, Electrical Engineer for its New York City, NY team. The role involves working on projects with the Properties & Buildings Team and contributing to a growing organization that addresses client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Design of electric distribution systems.
• Design of fire alarm systems.
• Design of lighting and lighting control systems.
• Scheduling and selecting of electrical components and equipment.
• Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Construction administration.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects.
• Attend client and other stakeholder meetings.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Supervise and mentor younger engineers.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Engineer license required, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical infrastructure design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, energy codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interest in innovative design, specifically in renewable energies and sustainable, high performing buildings.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• New Construction and High Rise Building Design (Mix-use, Residential and Office).
• PE License or LEED AP certification.
• Knowledge of AGI32 and SKM.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $92,800 - $165,440

Schedule

Compensation and schedule details are provided in the Pay section.

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.

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.