Associate Principal Electrical Engineer

at Wiss-Janney-Elstner and Assoc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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).
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,... For full info follow application link.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, 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.