Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in Dallas, Texas. You will support design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, and civic facilities.

As part of a collaborative team, you’ll gain hands-on experience through all project phases from planning to construction administration, while benefiting from mentorship and professional development opportunities to advance your

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-1 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and building electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of building electrical systems including power, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage.
• Support engineers in developing construction documents, specs, calculations, reports.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop analyses, lighting calculations.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other software to develop designs and docs.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical, plumbing, structural engineers, and stakeholders.
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation.
• Support preparation of engineering studies, reports, and presentations.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs under senior engineers.
• Maintain understanding of building codes, NEC, and WSP quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to delivery.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship and training.

Skills

EIT certification

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

SKM

ETAP

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in Dallas, Texas.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated early-career professional looking to launch and grow their engineering career while working alongside industry-leading experts on a broad range of building projects. You will support the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, and civic facilities.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience throughout all phases of project development, from planning and design through construction administration, while receiving mentorship and professional development support to help advance your career.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Support engineers in developing construction documents, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Participate in electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop analyses, and lighting calculations.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to develop project designs and documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Support the preparation of engineering studies, reports, and technical presentations.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable building codes, electrical codes, and WSP quality standards.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-1 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and building electrical design principles.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, co-op, or design experience in consulting engineering, construction, or building systems.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar design software.
• Exposure to healthcare, commercial, higher education, federal, or science & technology projects.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or interest in sustainable building design.