Engineering Assistant Jobs in Windermere, FL (NOW HIRING)

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineer for our Sunrise office location to help us grow our Commercial Practice in our Property & Buildings office.  This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Electrical Engineer who has extensive commercial design experience.  The ideal candidate will have both technical leadership and business development experience to help grow our Property and Buildings business in South Florida

This role will actively participate in the full project cycle with a focus on high end commercial work from the design phase through the final construction close-out. Our engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects with our practice providing design services for over 30 million square feet of commercial facilities.

• Apply advanced electrical engineering principles and methodologies to identify design improvements across all project phases, including concept development, schematic design, design development, construction documents, procurement, construction, and commissioning 
• Plan and integrate future-ready electrical strategies, system concepts, and design requirements that prioritize safety, reliability, constructability, and end user functionality 
• Support projects from initial planning through construction closeout, managing the design and implementation of electrical power, lighting, low voltage, and life safety systems 
• Lead and oversee cross-functional engineering teams on mid level and/or multiple concurrent projects, managing budgets, labor tracking, schedules, technical calculations, construction coordination, compliance documentation, and regulatory or technical analysis memoranda 
• Develop and review technical data and visualizations, including electrical load studies, single-line diagrams, tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and system layouts to communicate complex analyses and findings 
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and client-facing presentations that clearly communicate design intent, technical findings, risks, and recommendations related to electrical design and construction challenges or opportunities 
• Manage client relationships and provide key electrical technical input in proposal development, pursuits, and interview presentations 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, architects, contractors, and regulatory authorities 
• Exercise sound and ethical judgment in the use of company resources and conduct, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior electrical design experience. 
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical design, particularly in the commercial industry.
• Known in the local community with an extensive network.
• Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of renovation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• LEED AP Certification
• At least 5+ years minimum of Project Management experience.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
   

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