Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer in Irvine, CA to join the Property & Buildings team. You will design building electrical systems for new construction, renovations, and healthcare facilities across Southern California, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. EIT is expected or in progress; PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3 to 5 years of post-education experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward professional licensure.
• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, and related electrical systems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC and IBC codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and support building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and life-safety systems.
• Prepare electrical calculations, technical specs, reports, and construction documents.
• Perform load, voltage drop, short-circuit, and coordination analyses.
• Develop project designs and construction docs using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, MEPs, and other disciplines.
• Support healthcare facilities projects, renovations, and new construction.
• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with clients, contractors, and teams.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; assist with project execution and schedules.

Skills

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Building systems

Power distribution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, California.

This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical engineer with experience designing building electrical systems who is looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Southern California. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting healthcare projects, along with exposure to commercial, higher education, civic, science & technology, and other complex building types.

In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for new construction, renovations, and facility improvement projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout all phases of project development, from concept and design through construction administration.

Your Impact

• Design and support the development of building electrical systems, including:
  
  
  
  • Normal and emergency power distribution
  
  
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  
  
  • Lighting controls
  
  
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  
  
  • Fire alarm systems
  
  
  • Low-voltage and special systems
  
  
  
  


• Prepare electrical engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents.


• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.


• Develop project designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related electrical engineering software.


• Coordinate electrical designs with architects, mechanical, plumbing, structural, technology, and other engineering disciplines.


• Support the planning and design of electrical systems for healthcare facilities, including renovations, expansions, and new construction.


• Participate in project meetings and coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.


• Conduct site investigations, existing-condition assessments, field surveys, and construction observation activities.


• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).


• Assist senior engineers and project managers with project execution, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and quality-control activities.


• Support construction administration and respond to field-related electrical design issues.


• Maintain knowledge of applicable building and electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.


• 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 Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program.


• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience designing electrical systems for buildings.


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or demonstrated progress toward professional licensure.


• Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, and related electrical systems.


• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards.


• Experience preparing electrical construction documents, calculations, and specifications.


• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.


• Strong technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.


• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.


• Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.


• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.


• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.


• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.


• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous electrical design experience on healthcare projects.


• Experience designing electrical systems for hospitals, medical office buildings, outpatient facilities, laboratories, or other healthcare environments.


• Familiarity with healthcare‑specific electrical design considerations, including emergency/standby power and critical electrical systems.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward obtaining PE licensure.


• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.


• Experience with AGi32, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar electrical engineering software.


• Experience supporting projects through construction administration.


• Additional experience with Science & Technology, higher education, commercial, civic, or institutional facilities.


• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

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 (all locations): $94,400 - $135,500

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.