
Lead Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage)
Wsp
The Role
Overview
Lead electrical engineer overseeing low‑voltage design and construction for DOD projects.
Key Responsibilities
- concept development
- technical reporting
- electrical design
- data visualization
- client management
- design review
Tasks
-Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. -Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities. -Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. -Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses. -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. -Manage client relationship and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts. -Develops relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. -Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. -Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems. -Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Requirements
- security clearance
- leed ap
- pmp
- pe license
- revit
- autocad
What You Bring
-Client requires the ability to successfully pass security background check to access facilities. The level of background check required by the clients, requires US citizenship. -Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week. -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology. -Well-developed 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. -Extensive knowledge of electrical design, particularly in the DOD industry with Experience with DOD criteria such as FC 1-300-9N, UFC 3-501-01, and UFC 3-550-01. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Experience managing small to mega-size projects. -Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. -Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. -Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects. -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. -10+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer. -Additional certifications such as LEED AP and PMP. -Professional Engineering license. -Active US Government Secret Security Clearance. -Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. -Ability to obtain a US Government Secret Security Clearance. -Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, SKM, ETAP, AGI 32, etc), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
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The Company
About Wsp
-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Rail Planning
Refurbishment and Retrofit
Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures
Stormwater and Flood Risk Management
Structural Engineering for Healthcare
Sustainability and ESG Solutions
Sustainable Building Consulting
Sustainable Design for Healthcare
Tailings & Mine Waste Management
Train Control Systems
Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering
Tunnel Structural Engineering
Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)
Healthcare Strategy and Planning
Property Consultancy
Cost Management
Project and Programme Management
Life Sciences Strategy
Security Clearance
-must successfully pass a security background check to access facilities. -us citizenship is required for the level of background check. -ability to obtain a us government secret security clearance.
