Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX, with an optional Austin, TX base. You will design electrical systems for diverse building types, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality control and project delivery.

The role emphasizes design, documentation, and collaboration with architects, mechanical and structural engineers, and clients, while maintaining schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of electrical building systems design experience.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with NEC and energy codes.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Prepare construction documents including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecom, and low-voltage designs.
• Develop electrical calculations for load analysis, panel sizing, short circuit studies, voltage drop, and photometric analysis.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to produce and coordinate drawings.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architects and engineers.
• Participate in site visits and construction administration.
• Assist with technical reports, specifications, and project documentation.
• Support project managers in schedules and budgets and deliverable quality.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Contribute to QA/QC reviews.
• Support business growth by building client relationships.

Skills

EIT certification

NEC knowledge

Strong communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of building projects, including commercial, corporate, mixed-use, civic, healthcare, science & technology, and institutional facilities. Experience supporting higher education projects is highly desirable.

This role can also be based in our Austin, TX office.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready solutions that help clients meet their objectives while creating sustainable and resilient communities. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your technical expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Your Impact

• Perform electrical engineering design for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Prepare construction documents, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage system designs.
• Develop electrical calculations for load analysis, equipment sizing, panel schedules, short circuit studies, voltage drop, and photometric analysis.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to produce and coordinate engineering drawings and models.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction administration activities.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, studies, specifications, and project documentation.
• Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and deliverable quality.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals during construction.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Support business growth by building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in building systems design.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, civic, mixed-use, or similar building projects.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience preparing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Experience supporting higher education facilities, including academic buildings, laboratories, student centers, residence halls, or campus infrastructure projects.
• Experience with electrical system studies, lighting controls, emergency power systems, and sustainable design initiatives.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and integrated project delivery methods.
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability-related credentials.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

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: $88,500 - $126,600

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.