Senior Electrical Engineer: Building Systems Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX, with flexibility for Austin. You will lead electrical design efforts across commercial, mixed-use, civic, healthcare, and institutional facilities, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with architects and MEP engineers.

The role emphasizes sustainable, future-ready design, project delivery from concept through construction, and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience designing building systems.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and low-voltage systems for commercial or institutional facilities.
• Knowledge of NEC, energy codes, and industry standards.
• Experience using Revit and AutoCAD for building systems design.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and building design processes.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
• Develop construction documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, analyses, and technical studies.
• Coordinate designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and owners.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submittals during construction.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts across project deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to proposal and pursuit activities.
• Apply sustainable and future-ready design principles to building systems projects.
• Promote workplace safety and adherence to WSP quality standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Building systems

Revit

AutoCAD

NEC knowledge

Coordination

Communication

Project management

Safety focus

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX, with flexibility for Austin. You will lead electrical design efforts across commercial, mixed-use, civic, healthcare, and institutional facilities, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with architects and MEP engineers.

The role emphasizes sustainable, future-ready design, project delivery from concept through construction, and client collaboration.