Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,200 - 104,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver seeks an Associate Electrical/Architectural Engineer to contribute to various projects with the Property & Buildings Team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and 1-3 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, retirement savings, and paid parental leave. Expected salary ranges from $76,200 to $104,720.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering or prior electrical design experience.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design/build.
• Moderate proficiency with software tools and math principles.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on substation components and equipment specifications.
• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents and project plans.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads and equipment sizing.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking

Technical writing

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Associate Electrical/Architectural Engineer – Denver, CO office

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and help meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data on substation components, equipment specifications for procurement, design review processes, and relevant standards and regulations.
• Assist in reviewing third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform professional electrical engineering work on single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permitting.
• Participate in incorporating future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements, including equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, and field equipment applications and operations.
• Verify site characteristics, providing technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, scientists, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with layout, calculate costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensure conformity with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory analysis memos.
• Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium‑sized projects.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid‑level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in electrical engineering or prior electrical design experience
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience
• Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Prior Design Experience on Healthcare related projects

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $76,200‑$104,720

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.