Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,600 - 132,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is searching for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in South Jordan, UT. The successful candidate will supervise complex projects, manage electrical design compliance, and lead MEP engineering initiatives.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. The position offers a compensation range of $90,600 - $132,110, along with comprehensive health and financial benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of NEC standards, ICC building codes, and IECC energy codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical infrastructure projects ensuring compliance with codes.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations for various project stages.
• Lead MEP engineering projects and manage project budgets.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Revit

AutoCAD

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical design software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our South Jordan, UT office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Opportunity

Our Utah Buildings Group works on a range of large and small projects and focuses heavily on Healthcare, Science & Technology, Higher Education and Commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex new construction, renovation, and electrical infrastructure projects including review and approval of electrical infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes for various project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Plan and incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various electrical design requirements.
• Prepare and review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, overcurrent protective device coordination, one‑line diagram development, and protective relaying.
• Lead MEP engineering projects including preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, supervising subcontractors, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, and technical calculations.
• Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and update electrical infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, concepts, and recommendations.
• Provide guidance and leadership project members with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering standards and codes (NEC), building codes (ICC) and energy codes (IECC).
• Ability to utilize innovative analytical techniques in solving complex technical problems.
• Coordinates and manages tasks within larger projects.
• Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Works toward developing solid client relationships.
• Team Player – Responsive, reliable, and collaborative.
• 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

• Professional engineer license
• LEED accredited professional
• Experience with healthcare projects
• Project management experience

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $90,600 - $132,110. 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.

Equal Opportunity & Requirements

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.