What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior-Level Electrical Engineer position at WSP USA?
Senior-Level Electrical Engineer
Houston, TX, United States
Seattle, WA, United States
Hailey, ID, United States
Boise, ID, United States
Overland Park, KS, United States
Atlanta, GA, United States
Oradell, NJ, United States
Mount Laurel, NJ, United States
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior-Level Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following location will also be considered: Seattle, WA, Hailey, ID, Boise, ID, Overland Park, KS, Atlanta, GA, Oradell, NJ and Mount Laurel, NJ. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.
As part of our 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.
Your Impact
Lead electrical engineer on design of power generation projects
Lead electrical engineer on design of renewable energy projects
Lead electrical engineer on power plant and switchyard electrical system upgrades
Lead electrical engineer on federal electrical system upgrades
Mentor and teach junior and mid engineers
Project proposal and budget development
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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
10+ years of experience leading a team of engineers and designers in power generation projects
10+ years of detailed design engineering experience in power generation projects, including calculations, equipment specifications, etc.
10+ years of relay coordination and schematic design
CAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing 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.
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Onsite construction support experience
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $111,200 - $198,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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Job Info
Job Identification
73016
Posting Date
09/10/2025, 02:53 AM
Salary : $111,200 - $198,200