Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems for our New York City team. You will lead electrical design for building systems within a multi-disciplinary group and collaborate with architects, owners, and contractors on high-profile projects.

Responsibilities include designing electrical distribution, lighting and fire alarm systems, coordinating with other disciplines, and overseeing design through construction close-out.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-education electrical engineering design experience.
• Experience delivering design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Knowledge of building electrical infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with energy codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and specifications for architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Coordinate design activities with multi-discipline project team members.
• Design electrical distribution systems.
• Design lighting and lighting control systems.
• Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Construction administration and project management through close-out.
• Attend client meetings and interact with regulators, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Mentor younger engineers.
• Uphold safety policies and conduct.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Electrical calculations

Project coordination

Sustainable design

Travel flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems

New York, NY, United States

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems for our New York City, NY team. Be involved in projects with our Properties & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

We are a global leader in the practice of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering and related specialty services for the built environment. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life saving feats of medicine, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings.

We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on large, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Our Engineers work on high quality, high-profile, national and international projects. You will actively participate in the full project cycle, from the design phase through the final construction close-out. WSP offers excellent growth opportunities.

Your Impact

• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members
• Design of electric distribution systems
• Design of fire alarm systems
• Design of lighting and lighting control systems
• Scheduling and selecting of electrical components and equipment
• Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations
• Construction administration
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure project
• Attend client and other stakeholder meetings. Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Supervise and mentor younger engineers
• 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 Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Engineer license required preferred
• Extensive knowledge of building electrical infrastructure design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Knowledge of Revit. and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, energy codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Interest in innovative design, specifically in renewable energies and sustainable, high performing buildings.
• Well‑developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and 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:

• New Construction and High Rise Building Design (Mix‑use, Residential and Office)
• PE License or LEED AP certification is a plus
• Knowledge of AGI32 and SKM is a plus
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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 (all locations): $92,800 - $165,440

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 93302
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 04:47 PM

About Us

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.

www.wsp.com

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.