Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Atlanta Design Center in Kennesaw, GA. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for developing electrical engineering designs, for new facility construction and repairs, upgrades, and recommissioning of existing facilities, independently or in a supporting role, including drawings, plans, specifications and studies. 

Individual will work primarily be low and medium voltage facility power distribution system design, switchgear, motor control centers, drives, wiring diagrams, emergency and standby systems, power studies, and other related equipment for facility power. Knowledgeable in low voltage and security systems, access control, intrusion detection, networking, assessments, designs, and construction management. 

Instrumentation and control (I&C) design including SCADA, design of control systems, design of control panels, specifying instruments, development of network architectures, PLC design, developing control strategies are a plus. 

Your Impact

• Works under the supervision of a Senior Professional Engineer
• In this role, your design delivery responsibilities will include power system coordination modeling, conceptual design development, layout and selection of equipment, development of contract drawings, bid package preparation, field investigations, I&C design, and support during construction both in the office and the field
• Will be responsible for developing electrical engineering designs, electrical equipment upgrades, arc flash hazards analysis, low and medium voltage facility power distribution system design, motor control centers, drives, wiring diagrams, and related equipment for facility power
• Design requirements include construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, record drawings, material submittal reviews, construction inspection and development of construction programming documents
• Types of projects may include primary and secondary electrical distribution, voltages up to 15kV, transformers, wiring, interior electrical systems, communications, lighting, industrial controls and control systems, instrumentation and energy conservation. Must be familiar with low and medium voltage switchgear, switchboards, transformers, load break switches and heavy industrial equipment and manufacturing equipment
• Types of projects may include primary and secondary electrical distribution, data retrieval, arc flash studies, transformers, wiring, interior electrical systems, communications, lighting, industrial controls and control systems, instrumentation and energy conservation. 
• Executes facility electrical engineering designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards
• Performs field assessments, site investigations, inspections, facility condition assessment and sustainable infrastructure assessments
• Generates workload plans, design analyses, drawing plans, specifications, cost estimates and estimated construction schedule
• Significant AutoCAD, Revit and Microstation work
• Successfully execute electrical designs to be on time and on budget using company systems and tools
• Producing effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for for low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Experience heavy industrial and/or manufacturing power distribution
• Expertise through past experience in developing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and construction planning documents
• Skilled in developing construction designs for construction and repair of primary and secondary electrical distribution, transformers, wiring, interior electrical systems, communications, lighting, industrial controls and control systems, instrumentation and energy conservation
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• 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
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
• 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
• Position is based in Kennesaw, 25% travel estimates, but may involve up to 50% travel to Client offices during projects

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Industrial Manufacturing experience
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

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