Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement, voting leave

Job summary

WSP in St. Louis, Missouri, is hiring an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for diverse facilities, from planning through construction administration, working with seasoned engineers. You will gain experience with load calculations, lighting design, emergency power, fire alarm, and coordination with architects and other engineers using Revit and AutoCAD in a collaborative, mentorship-focused

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in electrical engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in building electrical systems design or consulting.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of building electrical systems: power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, low-voltage.
• Prepare construction documents, specs, calculations, reports, and studies.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit analyses under senior staff.
• Develop designs and construction docs using Revit, AutoCAD and related software.
• Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers and other stakeholders.
• Support field activities: site visits, inspections, RFIs, and deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

EIT

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

ETAP

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

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, government, science & technology, and other general building facilities.

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 of building electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution
  • Lighting systems and lighting controls
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage and special systems
• Support the preparation of construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and technical studies.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, short-circuit studies, and other engineering evaluations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Develop engineering designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software platforms.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, presentations, and technical deliverables.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and meeting client expectations for quality and responsiveness.
• Follow WSP quality standards and established engineering practices.
• 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 Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Alternate ABET-accredited degrees related to building systems and/or construction will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in building electrical systems design or consulting engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• Familiarity with electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• Prior experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, federal, municipal, mixed-use, or science & technology projects.
• Internship, co-op, or consulting engineering experience related to building systems design.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability-related credentials.

WSP Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary: $74,100 - $101,900

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.