WSP Global - Washington, DC
posted about 2 months ago
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer to work out of Washington, DC; Denver, CO; San Diego, CA; Tacoma, WA; or Virginia Beach, VA office. This role involves being actively engaged in projects with our Federal Programs Team, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges. The Lead Electrical Engineer will be involved from project inception to completion, including the design plans, specifications, and construction observation of electrical engineering projects while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. The position requires the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, as well as preparing phasing plans and updating plans that necessitate coordination with Owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and Clients, particularly focusing on Federal Design requirements. The Lead Electrical Engineer will coordinate, review, and approve electrical design plans for mid-level and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards. This role also includes oversight of collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from various sources such as physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing. The engineer will perform professional electrical engineering work and conduct comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, and power plants to ensure conformance with applicable rules and standards. In addition, the Lead Electrical Engineer will apply high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across various project phases, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. The role requires leading larger-scale electrical engineering projects, ensuring contributors are aware of their responsibilities and deadlines, preparing and overseeing project budgets, and supervising subcontractors and employees. The engineer will also assist with engineering reviews of permit applications and design plans to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Collaboration with professionals from various disciplines is essential, as the engineer will work on federally funded improvement and development projects, as well as business development opportunities. The position also involves ensuring that technical reports and presentations effectively communicate research findings and recommendations. The Lead Electrical Engineer will oversee the development and implementation of future-ready technologies and remain current in the latest electrical engineering techniques and practices. Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development is also a key responsibility, along with exercising ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct.