Lead Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Tempe, AZ office location.  

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of healthcare and commercial projects in the public and private sector.  Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of electrical building systems, standby power generation, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (life science, healthcare, Federal, State, and local government projects).  Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, 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, and functionality.

We are a global leader in the practice of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering and related specialty services for the built environment. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life saving feats of medicine, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings.  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!

Your Impact

• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and provide key technical input on pursuit efforts.
• 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.
• Coordinate, review and approve electrical design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Plan and incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical systems.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, technical calculations, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations to address design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design, particularly in the healthcare or science and technology industry.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Well-developed 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.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• LEED AP Certification
• Previous Healthcare, Life Sciences or Pharmaceutical design experience.
• Project Management experience.
• 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): $103,500 - 153,670

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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