Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an outstanding Experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Heavy Movable Structures team, who specialize in mechanical and electrical engineering for all forms of heavy movable structures. This role can be based out of Doylestown or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New York, New York.

Our professionals have experience on hundreds of movable bridges and heavy movable structures throughout the United States and abroad. WJE is routinely involved in all electrical engineering aspects of movable bridges including the design of new and the rehabilitation of existing systems, shop inspections/factory acceptance testing, field inspection, testing and commissioning, and construction support services. Additionally, we provide comprehensive engineering services for rail and rail transportation systems which include the design of new and upgraded systems, testing and commissioning of newly constructed systems as well as performing forensics, constructability, and value engineering studies and claims assessments.

Bring your experience as an Electrical Engineer to this unique opportunity and enjoy a progressive business culture and atmosphere.

Responsibilities: All phases of engineering, design development, and inspection of electrical power and control systems for movable bridges and other movable structures. The specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Development of electrical power and control systems for heavy movable structures
• Development of control logic, philosophies, schematic diagrams, and/or control operating sequence for movable structures
• Perform field assessment/inspection of the electrical/control systems for movable structures and produce field assessment/inspection reports
• Produce construction documents: design drawings, specifications, engineer cost estimates, etc.
• Work closely with design and/or field inspection team disciplines to accomplish assigned project goals
• Ensure that project deliverables conform to project scope, criteria, specifications, and customer requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a related engineering field
• Registered Professional Engineer
• 5 to 15 years of experience working in a collaborative engineering environment
• Understanding and ability to design AC/DC electrical power and control circuits
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Codes
• Field electrical construction and/or start-up and commissioning experience is a plus

WJE is an employee-owned professional consulting and design firm dedicated to solving structural, architectural, materials, mechanical and electrical problems in all types of structures and infrastructure. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and our culture is one of trust and personal responsibility, where every position is important. We aspire to consistently deliver practical, innovative, and technically sound solutions. Our corporate culture is not like that of typical engineering companies with layers of management, paperwork, and endless meetings. Our engineers dedicate most of their time and efforts to developing real-world practical solutions, designs, and field applications.

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. 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, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and field equipment. Requirements may also include:

• Ability to attend meetings at the various office, field, and construction sites
• Ability to perform inspections of electrical systems associated with bridges and other structures, both visually and with instruments
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to travel
• Ability to safely work at heights
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards
• Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Annual starting base salary (gross): $94,600 - $128,000. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found here.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)