PTE Project Engineer & Technical Manager

About the role

The Project Engineer / Technical Manager leads the development, tracking, and sustainment of technical training focused on PTE needs as defined by PTE Personnel Management and PTE Project Management teams. The role supports the incorporation of acquired firms, information, or technology into PTE training development and works with WSP Training department for integration of existing and future training courses into Horizon LMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, tracking, and sustainment of technical training focused on PTE needs as defined by PTE Personnel Management and PTE Project Management teams.
• Facilitate, either through direct leadership or support, classroom and virtual training sessions for safety, technical, and Human Performance Improvement topics, incorporating adult learning principles based on field, project, client, and WSP needs.
• Develop and deliver technical training with a focus on fostering knowledge management and mentoring within the PTE and WSP organization.
• Support project teams in Engineering and Constructability reviews as requested by personnel and project managers.
• Manage the training facility, maintain a safe learning environment, and support the scheduling and delivery of training sessions.
• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Operate within organizations with a high appreciation for Human Performance Improvement.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience with apparatus, relaying, protection and controls, SCADA, and communications systems.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience in training adult learners, with demonstrated ability to facilitate discussions and deliver both classroom and virtual training.
• Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, WIN IGS, Inventor, AutoCAD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and the ability to pass drug/alcohol screening.
• Experience in virtual facilitation and managing cross-location learning experiences.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.