Senior Electrical Engineer (Associate Principal/Principal)

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Description Why Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE):

WJE is an employee-owned professional engineering and architectural consulting firm dedicated to solving structural, architectural, materials, mechanical, and electrical problems for all types of structures, infrastructure, and industries. We aspire to consistently deliver practical, innovative, and technically sound solutions.

At WJE, we know work isn't only about who you work for, it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible. When joining WJE, we promote the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you real opportunities to enable you to grow within WJE.

Our corporate culture is not like that of typical engineering companies with layers of management, paperwork, and endless meetings. Our engineers, including this position, dedicate most of their time and efforts to developing real-world practical solutions, designs, and field applications.

Role Overview:

WJE is seeking an industry-leading Associate Principal Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership to our dynamic and diverse group of electrical engineering consultants. There is flexibility as to where the position may be based (e.g., Doylestown, PA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA). View all WJE office locations here.

At WJE, we strive to provide innovative, high-quality, and practical solutions for our clients on a wide range of electrical control and power applications, including heavy movable structures, electrical utility engineering, rail transit, and industrial electrical infrastructure. Project scopes range from new design and system specification to in-situ evaluation and problem-solving to forensic investigation and litigation support.

Responsibilities:

Technical project execution , including applying sound engineering judgment and a deep understanding of governing codes, design guidelines, and industry practices; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams across WJE as the electrical subject-matter expert (SME); leveraging your expertise in all facets of modern control and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); preparing technically excellent client deliverables; providing high-quality reviews and oversight of work by others; and performing and training others in hands-on electrical field work

Project management , including client development, project scoping, assembling and managing appropriate project teams, maintaining project schedules and budgets, and managing client expectations and deliverables

Contributions to electrical practice and company-wide objectives , including participating in recruitment, mentoring, and development of up-and-coming electrical engineers; collaborating with other practice leaders for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; enhancing WJE's profile through meaningful involvement in professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications:

Licensed Professional Engineer (electrical)

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field; master's degree preferred

Minimum 20 years of relevant industry experience (e.g., energy and process industry, power generation, rail transit, wastewater, civil infrastructure, locks and dams, movable bridges, kinetic structures, etc.)

Established expertise in a variety of electrical engineering applications (e.g., failure/damage investigation; non-destructive evaluation and instrumentation; analysis and design for repair and troubleshooting of existing systems; design of new systems; and/or litigation support)

Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with internal and external clients

Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail

Participation in relevant industry organizations

Ability to travel on average 30% of time, with intermittent increases possible

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without a reasonable accommodation. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and field equipment such as computer, printer, fax, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment

Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other heavy equipment

Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:

WJE is an employee-owned company that employs a diverse group of C2E2 people-people with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work. Our extraordinary people enjoy a fulfilling and flexible work environment: one that is inclusive and genuinely values and fairly treats every employee; one that is based on trust and personal responsibility; one that encourages open communication, continued learning, innovative thinking, excellence, and teamwork; and one that provides each employee a combined opportunity for personal, professional, and financial growth that is unsurpassed in our business. Learn more at www.wje.com/about

Annual starting base salary (gross): $125,000 to $165,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found at www.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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