Senior Lead Electrical Engineering Manager

About the role

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Lead Electrical Engineering Manager to work in Boise, ID; Virginia Beach, VA; or Huntsville, AL. The role involves projects with WSP’s Government Services Division and working with a growing organization that meets clients' objectives and addresses their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques and processes to improve various project phases, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, operating strategies, and design requirements that ensure safety and functionality for users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Manage cross-functional teams of engineers from project inception to completion, overseeing budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations like tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and illustrations for interpreting or presenting complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Develop comprehensive technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, concepts, and recommendations addressing design and construction issues or opportunities.
• Oversee client relationships and provide technical input during pursuit efforts. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• 15+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
• Professional Engineering license.
• US Citizenship due to client requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design, especially in the DOD industry, with experience in DOD criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management, including involvement in renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations using electrical engineering principles, understand plans and specifications, and compare to applicable regulations.
• High proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, SKM, ETAP, AGI 32, etc.), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Effectiveness at coordinating and directing others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol policies.
• Flexibility to work various schedules to meet business needs and ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to changes in a high-pressure work environment.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing small to large-scale projects.
• Experience with design/build projects.
• Experience managing direct reports within the electrical engineering discipline.
• Additional certifications such as LEED AP and PMP.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global leader in engineering and professional services. We serve local communities through our expertise in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment sectors. With over 15,000 employees in 300 offices nationwide, we collaborate with clients to achieve their objectives. Our workplace offers a flexible model and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, and training opportunities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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