WSP USA Hiring For Senior Electrical Engineer at Arlington, VA, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Sr. Consultant, Electrical Engineer for our Arlington, VA office. WSP works closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Project experience should include service utility coordination, power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm, emergency power systems, and coordination with city and state permitting agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design:

• Develop drawing and specification documents
• Design of electrical distribution system including one-lines and riser diagrams
• Design of lighting systems including lighting controls system design and specification
• Design of electrical device placement including OFE equipment and mechanical/plumbing equipment
• Design of fire alarm systems
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure proper design considerations have been made

Analytics:

• Select major equipment and schedule
• Perform electrical load calculations, including emergency generator systems
• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Utilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
• Perform tasks related to construction administration
• Prepare reports

Collaboration:

• Provide guidance and training to entry level engineers
• Coordinate and manage tasks within larger projects
• Propose creative solutions to complex problems as part of team
• Communicate system design decisions to senior quality assurance staff to ensure proper application and adherence to project scope.
• Develop client requests and attend client meetings
• Contribute and interact with team, develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Participate in local professional organization (attend meetings/lectures), i.e., poster sessions, participate in conference panel

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Building System Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
• Working knowledge of Revit
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED AP Certification
• Experience related to renewable energies and sustainable, high performing buildings
• Knowledge of AGI or other lighting calculation programs
• Previous Healthcare or Life Sciences design experience

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its US companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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