About this opportunity
WSP in the U.S. lists this Distribution Senior Engineer opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Distribution Senior Engineer for our San Diego, CA office to be involved in projects with our Distribution Services Power Delivery Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing detailed designs for electric distribution systems, including overhead and underground infrastructure from 120/240V – 69kV, while ensuring projects meet client requirements and safety standards, within budget and schedule constraints. The candidate will also perform Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) for lower-level engineering work or assignments.
Your Impact
Execute the engineering of distribution projects up to 69kV
Prepare a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables that are responsive to project needs
Perform moderately complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Utilize innovative analytical techniques in solving complex design challenges
Review vendor drawings and ensure specification and project requirements are met
Collects, assimilates, and manages deliverables
Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Coordinate and manage tasks within larger projects or program work
Initiates contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
Manage the project documentation process to meet WSP's record retention policy
Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers and designers
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities by contributing to the proposal process
Travel to client offices or field visits as needed
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 (or equivalent experience)
5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
Engineer in Training Certification
Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development
Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new 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 regulations
Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, 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
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
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
Experience working in program work solving complex design challenges
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., PLS-CAD, O-Calc, SPIDAcalc, Sag10), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Have project experience interfacing with clients during design meetings and being a problem solver for the client and early career professionals
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 ) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired
Understand LiDAR, how to assess existing infrastructure, develop a proposed design and run usage and clearance reports in industry software
Able to adhere to project lifecycle 30, 60, 90 and Issue for Construction package requirements to satisfy client requirements
Underground experience with proficient software knowledge
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 (San Diego, CA Only): $100,800yr - $166,400yr
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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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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