Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s Minneapolis, MN office is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings team and contribute to a diverse portfolio of building projects across commercial, healthcare, higher education, and civic sectors.

You’ll design electrical systems, perform calculations, develop construction documents with Revit/AutoCAD, and support site investigations and construction administration while learning from experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of post-education electrical engineering experience.
• Familiarity with building electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop building electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, controls, emergency systems, fire alarms.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, equipment sizing, feeder/conductor sizing, short-circuit and coordination studies.
• Prepare construction drawings, specs, reports, and technical studies.
• Create engineering designs and construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support site investigations, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; coordinate with project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Electrical Engineer for our Minneapolis, MN office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This opportunity is ideal for an emerging engineering professional seeking to advance their career while working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of building projects. As part of our multidisciplinary Property & Buildings team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, civic, industrial, and other building projects throughout the region. You will support projects through all phases of development, from planning and design through construction administration, while gaining valuable technical experience and mentorship from industry-leading engineers.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our dedication to collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation enables us to help shape the built environment and strengthen the communities we serve.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design and development of building electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Lighting controls
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage and special systems
• Perform electrical engineering calculations, including:
  • Electrical load calculations
  • Voltage drop analyses
  • Equipment sizing
  • Feeder and conductor sizing
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Coordination studies
• Support the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, reports, technical studies, and other project documentation.
• Develop engineering designs and construction documents using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software platforms.
• Assist with site investigations, facility assessments, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, plumbing engineers, clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project managers with project execution, scheduling, budgeting, quality management, and coordination efforts.
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing project data and technical information.
• Complete assigned training and professional development activities.
• 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, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and building systems design.
• Familiarity with building electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes, electrical codes, and industry standards.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the design of commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, mission critical, or civic facilities.
• Familiarity with power system analysis software and building design workflows.
• Prior internship or consulting engineering experience in the AEC industry.
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

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 (all locations): $74,100 - $101,900

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.

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