Electrical Engineer (Power or Control Systems) | 15+ Years

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an Associate Principal or Principal Electrical Engineer to be an integral part of expanding our electrical engineering practice, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

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 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.

As an employee-owner at WJE, you will have the day-to-day autonomy and flexibility to direct this next chapter of your career, combined with the resources and support of working for a well-established organization: stability and benefits, administrative project support, a collaborative environment, the company’s collective interdisciplinary knowledge, and state-of-the-art laboratory and testing capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Technical project execution, with a focus on power and control systems design, diagnostics, and troubleshooting, including involvement from project initiation through closeout; leveraging your expertise in all facets of modern automation, control, and power systems (e.g., motor and drive engineering, PLC and distributed control, and power distribution systems); performing and/or advising others in hands-on electrical fieldwork; designing new systems and upgrades to existing systems; and managing client expectations and deliverables

• Day-to-day success of multiple concurrent projects (whether or not you are the project manager), including acting as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project teams; collaborating with interdisciplinary project teams as the electrical subject-matter expert (SME); providing high-quality reviews of work by others; and sealing project documents as the Electrical Engineer of Record

• Mentorship, including exemplifying WJE’s culture of shared destiny and knowledge sharing to better the team around you: locally and company-wide, formally and informally, on-and-off projects, for technical topics and overall career development

• Contributions to electrical engineering practice and company-wide objectives, including proactively fostering client relationships inside and outside of WJE in pursuit of project work you are excited about; participating in the attraction, development, and engagement of up-and-coming consultants; 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, power, controls, or systems engineering or related field

• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience with the following established expertise:

  • Control and 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 and a commitment to technical excellence

• 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, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate computers, printers, copiers, telephones, voicemail, and other 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

• 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 for field mobilization  

• 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.