Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Minneapolis, MN office to join the Property & Buildings Team. You will design and support electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects, using AutoCAD or Revit, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of design experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a drive to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering design, preferably within building systems or consulting environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit for building system design.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of building electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Support electrical system design including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and related building systems.
• Assist with research, concept development, and preparation of construction documents and specifications.
• Generate accurate engineering reports and documentation related to materials, installations, and design specifications.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Collect, compile, and analyze technical data to support design decisions and project execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and clients throughout project lifecycles.
• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents and project plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer for our Minneapolis, MN office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach—and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future.

Your Impact

• Provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of building electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects.
• Support electrical system design including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and related building systems.
• Assist with research, concept development, and preparation of construction documents and specifications.
• Generate accurate engineering reports and documentation related to materials, installations, and design specifications.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Collect, compile, and analyze technical data to support design decisions and project execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and clients throughout project lifecycles.
• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents and project plans.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering design, preferably within building systems or consulting environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit for building system design.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience supporting healthcare, higher education, commercial, or science & technology projects.

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: $82,80- $118,400

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.

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