This Opportunity
WSP USA's California Buildings Group is seeking a Senior Consultant, Electrical Engineer for our San Diego, CA Office.
Provides and participates in technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of commercial, industrial, and utility scale projects in the private and public sector. Routinely assist with interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating mid-size engineering projects. Engages in all aspects of mid to complex projects and has advanced knowledge and technical expertise. Provides leadership through the life of a project. Demonstrates decision making and strong contract administration skills, when required, to implement the particulars of the project. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, functionality, and constructability.
Your Impact
- Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to building electrical systems, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, multiple authorities having jurisdiction review processes, and CEC/NEC regulations for design tasks.
- Review and advice on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans. Ability to gather appropriate resources to solve problems.
- Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line diagrams, general distribution equipment arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Performs coordination at a higher level by reviewing drawings supplied by vendors, other team engineers, and architects while implementing future ready concept development and designs.
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and observations.
- Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical input and guidance on various engineering, design, and concept development issues.
- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, and single line diagram development.
- Develop plans, specifications, and update electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, architects, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installations, balance creative thinking and innovation with project budgets and schedule constraints, and ensure project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical field observation reporting.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or assessments.
- Maintain an elevated level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements and consistently demonstrate proactive communication with staff and building officials; proactively seek out to communicate orally and in written format about issues needing resolution.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers and exercise independent judgement and discretion in supervision. Actively monitor and evaluate appropriate team specific staffing resource allocations to meet business needs.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.
- Independently and actively build relationships with new and existing clients that develops small amounts of profitable new business.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement, and development projects.
- 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.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Experience working with multiple design disciplines for proposal development.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Experience with discipline specific studies, design, and construction administration, including active involvement in a variety of tenant improvements and ground up design projects.
- 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 codes and standards.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
- Ability to plan and conduct investigations on active construction and facilities under design, 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.
- Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
- 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, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, EnergyPro, ETAP, SKM, AGI32), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Developed 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. Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 (all locations): $69,600 - $130,000
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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