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Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Electrical Engineer to join our industry-leading Heavy Movable Structures practice based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and New York City, New York (Midtown).

At WJE, we strive to provide innovative, high-quality, and practical solutions for our clients on a wide range of electrical power, control, and automation applications, including electrical utility engineering, rail transit, heavy movable structures, 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.

Building on the industry experience you bring to WJE, our team will:

• Invest in the continued development of your technical and project management skills

• Offer opportunities to work alongside and learn from the best and brightest in the industry

• Encourage your participation in internal and external professional development opportunities

• Provide a clear path to employee ownership and the opportunity to build the career you want

Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution, with a focus on power or control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, to provide electrical engineering solutions for a variety of project types (e.g., heavy movable bridges, locks and dams, rail transit, power distribution, industrial infrastructure, wastewater, etc.)  

• Preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including written reports, calculation packages, PCL diagrams, design documents, and project specifications

• Hands-on field work for assessment and diagnostic testing of in-situ equipment; data collection and documentation of existing conditions; and installation and troubleshooting of new systems

• Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project lead), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; training and mentoring teammates; providing high-quality reviews of work by others; sealing project documents as the Engineer of Record, as appropriate; and jumping in to help where needed

• Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including fostering genuine client relationships inside and outside of WJE; collaborating with colleagues for in-house knowledge-sharing and training initiatives; and engaging in meaningful involvement in industry-related professional organizations, conferences, and technical committees

Qualifications:

• Licensed Electrical Engineer or ability to obtain within the first year

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field

• Minimum eight years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated (or developing) expertise in:

  • Control or power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems)

  • Design and specification of new systems

  • In-situ evaluation and problem-solving for existing systems

  • Forensic investigation and litigation support

• Dedicated self-starter, motivated to contribute to the growth of an expanding consulting practice based on a "first principles" problem-solving approach

• Excellent technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills

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.

While this is not a dedicated on-site position, our projects often involve some amount of physical presence in the field to perform our work. Therefore, requirements may also include:

• Ability to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites (average ~30% of time for out-of-town travel)

• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or other equipment to access control rooms, electrical systems, and other work areas

• Ability to lift and carry materials, tools, and other equipment

• Ability to safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations, including outdoors with exposure to temperature extremes

• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment

• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

• Authorization to work and travel throughout the United States without restrictions

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:

• Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.

• Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.

A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:

WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options

• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately

• Time off to care for yourself and others

• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

Learn more about WJE’s total rewards package here.