WSP

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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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