Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Systems Lead

WSP USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team. You will lead electrical design efforts for a range of building projects and mentor junior staff, collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and owners.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and sustainable, future-ready design. Based in Dallas or Austin, TX, with opportunities for growth and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• 5+ years of electrical building systems design experience.
• EIT required; PE preferred or obtainable.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and energy codes.

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

Design coordination

Electrical systems

Multitasking

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in EE/AE

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team. You will lead electrical design efforts for a range of building projects and mentor junior staff, collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and owners.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, client engagement, and sustainable, future-ready design. Based in Dallas or Austin, TX, with opportunities for growth and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.