Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer

WSP USA is seeking a Principal / Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight on complex infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for delivering high-level design solutions and leading multidisciplinary teams within our movable bridge group. 

This role can sit out of various WSP offices, including: Tampa, Miami, Sunrise, or Orlando

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical systems across large-scale infrastructure projects. 
• Responsible for single and three phase power distribution (low and medium voltage) and controls for project systems and subsystems design, calculations, construction support, and commissioning.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and technical authority for electrical designs. 
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation. 
• Oversee preparation and review of design calculations, specifications, and reports. 
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination across internal teams and external stakeholders. 
• Lead advance technical concepts in proposal development, preliminary design phases and presentations to clients.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers. 
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationships. 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred). 
• 15+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering design, inspection and project leadership. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 
• Excellence in analytical techniques in solving technical problems with a high degree of complexity.
• Demonstrate the highest level of quality excellence in technical performance and assurance     through innovative thinking and application of tools. 
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and engineering teams. 
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, codes, and industry standards. 
• Proven experience with client management and business development. 

Key Competencies: 

• Technical leadership and decision-making 
• Strategic thinking and project management 
• Stakeholder and client relationship management 
• Mentorship and team development