Intermediate Electrical Engineer- Industrial Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Naturalization leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence. This role supports design for diverse industrial projects and works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust electrical systems.

You will assist with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and life safety, and coordinate with mechanical, process, and controls engineers while developing technical expertise under senior mentorship. Location across the U.S. is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 1–3 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial/building projects.
• EIT certification preferred.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering design for diverse industrial projects.
• Assist with design of power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support site visits, field investigations, and construction activities.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.

Skills

EIT certification

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This role can sit in multiple locations across the U.S.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings – Industrial team and be part of a growing organization that delivers high-performance solutions for complex industrial facilities.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to build communities, support our clients, and advance critical infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Support electrical engineering design for a variety of industrial projects, including advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities.
• Assist with the design and development of electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Lighting and lighting control systems
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Grounding and lightning protection systems
  • Industrial electrical infrastructure and controls
• Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with preparing technical specifications, construction documents, drawings, and reports.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, structural, plumbing, process, and controls engineers.
• Support projects through various phases of design and construction.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities.
• Assist with reviewing designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local regulations.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Assist project teams with meeting scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
• Develop technical knowledge and engineering skills through hands‑on project experience and mentorship from senior team members.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably supporting industrial, manufacturing, mission‑critical, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, or commercial building projects.
• Ability to obtain EIT certification preferred.
• Familiarity with building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
• Basic knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.
• Experience or coursework involving electrical design calculations, construction documents, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self‑motivated with an interest in developing technical expertise in industrial electrical engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Professional experience supporting electrical design for industrial or building projects.
• Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software.
• Experience with Revit‑based electrical design and BIM coordination.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) is a plus.
  Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training is a plus.
  

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): $70,400-$96,800