This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer- Renewable Energy for our office in Buffalo, NY. The following office locations will also be considered: Houston, TX, Chicago, IL Denver, CO, Boston, MA, San Diego, CA, Richmond. VA, Las Vegas, NV, New York, NY and Boulder, CO.

The candidate will be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides design and technical guidance for solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from concept through permitting to construction phase for distributed generation and utility-scale projects. Liaise and coordinate with related parties during projects including client representatives, manufacturers/suppliers, utility engineers and other engineering disciplines. Supports senior staff with project management and provide technical direction to engineering team members.

Your Impact

• Develop designs for solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage system (BESS) and hybrid systems from conceptual to construction (detailed design) phase including single and three-line DC/AC electrical schematics, layouts, grounding and construction details, schedules and calculations.

• Prepare CAD drawings in accordance with client intent, national and state regulations and best practices.

• Proficient with AutoCAD

• Specify equipment and materials for incorporation in electrical system design.

• Perform protective device coordination, short-circuit studies and arc-flash hazard analysis using ETAP software

• Knowledge of medium voltage systems and protective device settings.

• Experience working on renewable generation facilities interconnecting to distribution systems and ‘behind-the-meter’ projects.

• Preparation of design documentation to utility companies for interconnection applications and liaison/consultation with utility engineers through to interconnection agreement.

• Attend meetings with clients, manufacturers/suppliers, utilities, internal/external team members

• Be responsible for coordination of electrical design with other disciplines (other disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, etc.).

• Work together with other team members and provide technical assistance to supporting engineering staff.

• Perform visual inspections at potential and/or construction sites for the purpose of conformance with regulations and design intent.

• Provide support to senior engineering staff to manage project design and schedule.

• Support client and contractors during construction phase performing, submittal reviews, providing responses to information requests and reviewing final handover documentation.

• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations related to potential and awarded projects.

• Expand technical knowledge of technologies and advancements associated with distributed generation.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage system (BESS), microgrid and hybrid systems

• Engineer in Training Certification.

• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, including NFPA, NESC, IEEE and ANSI standards.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and PDF software

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

• Essential Professional Licensure.

• Relevant renewable energy certification (NABCEP, etc.)

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): $73,100 - $125,400

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $73,100 - $117,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, 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 buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on 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 essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.