Lead Decarbonization Engineer

WSP
Seattle, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York
Full timeUSD 98,300 - 175,230 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Mentorship","Project management","Problem-solving"]

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of behind-the-meter electrical infrastructure for electrification and decarbonization projects, including 35 kV interconnections, MV/LV distribution, and BESS integration. Mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with utilities, and ensuring NEC/IEEE/ANSI compliance across multiple sites in the US.

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Lead Decarbonization Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of behind-the-meter electrical infrastructure for electrification and decarbonization projects, including 35 kV interconnections, MV/LV distribution, and BESS integration. Mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with utilities, and ensuring NEC/IEEE/ANSI compliance across multiple sites in the US.
Location: Seattle, Houston, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the planning, assessment, design, and delivery of behind-the-meter electrical infrastructure projects, from 35 kV interconnections to distribution and device-level design.
  • •Perform site visits and field assessments to evaluate existing electrical infrastructure, capacity, constructability, and code compliance; document findings and provide engineering recommendations.
  • •Serve as technical lead for utility coordination, including service applications, interconnection requirements, and coordination with protection and metering teams.
  • •Develop and review equipment specifications, data sheets, and procurement packages for major electrical equipment.
  • •Perform and/or review electrical calculations and power system studies (load, short-circuit, arc-flash, protective device coordination) and oversee modeling with ETAP/SKM or equivalent.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 98,300 - 175,230 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • •7-10 years of progressive experience delivering behind-the-meter electrical power system design and assessments
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license required (CA, WA, NY, or TX preferred)
  • •Demonstrated experience preparing IFC-level electrical design documents
  • •Experience with power system analysis tools such as ETAP, SKM, or equivalent
  • •Proficiency with industry design tools (AutoCAD Electrical; Revit preferred)
  • •Ability to independently lead complex technical work and mentor junior engineers
  • •Experience conducting site assessments and field investigations and translating findings into clear engineering recommendations
Experience:7-10 yearsEngineeringEnergy
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentorshipProject managementProblem-solving
Certifications:PE
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ETAPSKMAutoCAD ElectricalRevitAGi32NECIEEEANSI

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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