Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Kansas City, MO office to contribute to building systems design across commercial, healthcare, higher education, and federal projects.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team on planning, design through construction administration, with mentorship and professional development to accelerate your career.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical or Building Systems engineering.
• 0–1 year post-education experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Strong understanding of building electrical design principles and NEC basics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Ability to work in the United States

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical or Building Systems engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Kansas City, MO 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 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, Architectural Engineering, or similar Building Systems related bachelor's programs from an ABET-accredited program.

• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education 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.

• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

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.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $63,800 - $87,700

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.