PTE Project Engineer & Technical Manager

About the role

The Project Engineer / Technical Manager is responsible for primary leadership in the development, sustainment, and compliance of POWER Testing and Energization (PTE)-focused training. Position reports to Business Unit Director.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical training is developed to support safe, effective, and efficient work processes through a combination of technical understanding, project/client/team needs, and focused growth areas as defined by the PTE personnel and project management teams.
• Work with WSP Training department for integration of existing and future training courses into Horizon LMS, virtual and in-person training as appropriate.
• Support the incorporation of acquired firms, information, or technology into PTE training development as needed.
• 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.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
• 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.
• Manage the training facility, maintain a safe learning environment, and support the scheduling and delivery of training sessions.
• Produce cost and timeline estimates for the development of new training programs or major updates to existing training.
• Support the creation and maintenance of program and project calendars for technical training development projects.
• Domestic travel up to 50% may be required to support project and training activities.
• 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.
• 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

• Flexible with a variety of schedules to meet business needs and be able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Skills

• 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
• Tools
• Technical training
• Virtual facilitation
• Collaboration
• Curriculum development
• Training delivery
• Program management
• Project management
• Engineering review
• Inspection and investigation
• Client interaction
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Quality assurance
• Compliance
• Health and safety
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Benefits

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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