Assistant Electrical Designer - Buildings

WSP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical Designer to join the Property & Buildings team. The role offers hands-on design experience across commercial, higher education, and civic projects with mentorship from senior engineers.

You will work on electrical power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems, using Revit and AutoCAD. 0–2 years of experience and NEC awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required with 0–2 years in electrical design or building systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and building design principles.
• Familiarity with NEC and software tools like AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and documentation of electrical systems under senior staff.
• Support power distribution, lighting, control systems, and low-voltage design.
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and construction documents in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analyze loads.
• Coordinate with architecture, mechanical, and structural teams.
• Attend design coordination meetings and site visits as needed.
• Support submittals, RFIs, and field observations during construction.
• Apply NEC and building codes under supervision and maintain project docs.

Skills

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Documentation

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

AGi32

SKM

ETAP

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Designer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop their technical skills while supporting the design and delivery of electrical building systems for a diverse portfolio of projects. The Irvine team works across commercial, corporate workplace, mixed-use, higher education, civic, hospitality, retail, and institutional markets, including renovation, tenant improvement, and new construction projects. Word]

You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams while gaining hands-on experience with electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design and documentation of electrical systems for building projects under the direction of experienced engineers and designers.
• Support electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage system design.
• Prepare and modify drawings, details, schedules, and other construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Assist with electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, equipment sizing, and other basic engineering analyses.
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with architectural, mechanical, structural, and other disciplines.
• Participate in project meetings and design coordination activities.
• Assist with field surveys, site visits, and documentation of existing electrical conditions.
• Support construction administration activities, including review of submittals, RFIs, and field observations.
• Apply applicable electrical and building codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), under the guidance of senior staff.
• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to the timely delivery of project assignments.
• Develop technical knowledge through mentorship, project experience, and WSP training and professional development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in electrical design, engineering, construction, or building systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and building design principles.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and an interest in developing knowledge of applicable building codes and standards.
• Basic proficiency or coursework involving AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field preferred.
• Previous internship, co-op, or entry-level experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm, electrical contractor, or similar organization.
• Experience or coursework using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical design and analysis software.
• Exposure to commercial buildings, corporate workplace, higher education, healthcare, science & technology, institutional, or similar projects.
• Familiarity with lighting and lighting control design.
• Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems and basic load calculations.
• EIT certification, or interest in pursuing the EIT and eventual Professional Engineer licensure.
• Interest in sustainable and high-performance building design.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary Rate (all locations): $23.13 - $31.78

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.