Distribution Project Engineer

Description

• Identifying and communicating the need for work scope variances as needed
• Reviewing designs
• Assigning tasks to/coordinating with internal/external project team members
• Participating in interviews
• Working with Project Manager (PM), planning coordination activities, ensuring quality standards are met
• Assisting the PM in evaluating the upcoming resource needs for specific design activities
• Providing feedback on engineers/designers
• Coordinating with the PM to develop supporting documentation and managing the project documentation process to meet POWER’s record retention policy
• Cost estimating
• 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.

Requirements

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.The qualified candidate should be experienced with the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• GO 128
• P.E. license Preferred
• distribution design software
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Prior experience in the utility field
• Candidates must have some familiarity with the following:
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance