Building Electrical Engineer: Design & Delivery

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri. You will design and deliver electrical systems for a diverse portfolio including commercial, healthcare, higher education, and civic projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

This role emphasizes growth in technical expertise, project delivery, and adherence to industry standards, with exposure to site investigations and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IBC, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience preparing electrical construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and support the development of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop studies, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.
• Develop project designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software.
• Coordinate with architects, structural/mechanical/plumbing engineers, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to delivery efforts.
• Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical or Architectural)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri. You will design and deliver electrical systems for a diverse portfolio including commercial, healthcare, higher education, and civic projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

This role emphasizes growth in technical expertise, project delivery, and adherence to industry standards, with exposure to site investigations and construction administration.