Lead Electrical Engineer — Healthcare Building Systems

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Boston, MA office to design electrical systems for healthcare, life science, industrial and commercial projects. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure adherence to codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include power and emergency power design, lighting and life-safety systems, load calculations, and construction administration while mentoring junior engineers and assisting with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering.
• 7-10 years of post-education experience in electrical design for facilities.
• Professional engineering license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical building design, codes and standards.
• Experience with rehabilitation, renovation, or new design projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings and specifications for architects, contractors and owners.
• Coordinate design activities with multi-discipline teams.
• Design electrical power and emergency power systems.
• Design fire alarm and life safety systems.
• Design lighting and lighting control systems.
• Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations.
• Provide construction administration services and attend meetings.
• Mentor younger engineers and ensure safe, compliant project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Load calculations

Coordination with subcontractors

Code compliance

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering

Professional engineering license preferred

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Boston, MA office to design electrical systems for healthcare, life science, industrial and commercial projects. You will lead design efforts, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and ensure adherence to codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities include power and emergency power design, lighting and life-safety systems, load calculations, and construction administration while mentoring junior engineers and assisting with business