Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri. You will design and deliver electrical systems for a diverse portfolio including commercial, healthcare, higher education, and civic projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept through construction.

This role emphasizes growth in technical expertise, project delivery, and adherence to industry standards, with exposure to site investigations and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IBC, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience preparing electrical construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and support the development of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, and fire alarm systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Perform load calculations, voltage drop studies, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.
• Develop project designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software.
• Coordinate with architects, structural/mechanical/plumbing engineers, clients, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to delivery efforts.
• Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Electrical or Architectural)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

AGi32

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

Job description

This Opportunity

St. Louis, Missouri. 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.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

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.

This opportunity is ideal for an electrical engineer with experience designing building electrical systems who is looking to grow their technical expertise while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, mixed-use, and other general building projects throughout the region. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to all phases of project development, from concept design through construction administration.

Your Impact

• Design and support the development of building electrical systems including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Lighting controls
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage and special systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Perform power system analyses including electrical load calculations, voltage drop studies, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.
• Develop project designs and construction documentation utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and related engineering software.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to project delivery efforts.
• Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Support project managers with project execution, scheduling, budgeting, and quality management efforts.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable building codes, electrical codes, and industry standards.
• 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 Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Alternate ABET-accredited degrees related to building systems and/or construction will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience preparing electrical construction documents and specifications.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize workload to meet project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience in consulting engineering for commercial, healthcare, higher education, institutional, civic, mixed-use, or science & technology facilities.
• Experience with AGi32, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• Experience supporting projects through construction administration.
• LEED Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, or other sustainability-related credential.
• Familiarity with energy-efficient and sustainable building design practices.

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: $82,800 - $118,400

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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.