Job Abstract

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Consultant (Electrical) for our multi-disciplinary Property & Buildings’ Team in our Los Angeles, CA office.  

The Lead Consultant shall provide and participate in decision making efforts for all project-related technical and financial issues as well as possess a full understanding of the client’s project requirements. This position has a high level of responsibility of interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects of small to mid-size.     

• Advanced knowledge of the technical expertise required to design and implement the particulars of mid-size projects.
• Design electrical systems for projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, standards, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various buildings’ project phases including concept development, Schematic design, design development, construction document, bidding, construction, and operation.
• Review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, short circuit study, protective device coordination, one-line diagram development, and equipment room/yard layouts.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans that require coordination with owner, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Responsible for supervising junior staff and collaborating with all staff on regular basis on projects.
• Work closely with our clients to maintain and/or further develop our relationships while helping to develop new business opportunities.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for buildings or site development projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. 
• Extensive knowledge of buildings’ electrical systems design.
• Knowledge of Electrical and related California Building Codes.
• Knowledge of Green Building practices and LEED Rating Systems.
• Knowledge and good understanding of AGI32 or Visual (or similar) software.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior engineers or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Revit, AutoCADD electrical), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEED Certification.
• Experience on healthcare projects and knowledge of OSHPD preferred.
• Experience with the Life Sciences market, project and specific market sector experience is preferred.
• Effective knowledge and understanding to use EnergyPRO.

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): $111,500 - $165,500 

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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• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: LOS ANGELES - 515 S FIGUEROA
• All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles

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. www.wsp.com

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.