Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,800 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Property & Buildings Team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves designing and delivering electrical systems for various commercial and civic projects. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, 5-7 years of experience, and EIT certification. Candidates with a PE license are preferred. A comprehensive benefits suite and competitive salary range of $100,800 - $147,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design of building systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design and analysis for building systems projects.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Coordinate designs with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Revit

AutoCAD

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SKM, ETAP or similar analysis software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Property & Buildings Team – Chicago, Illinois

This role provides the opportunity to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, residential, and mixed‑use projects.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to innovative, sustainable building solutions.

Your Impact

• Perform electrical engineering design and analysis for building systems projects.
• Develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Coordinate designs with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support project managers in meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Utilize Revit and BIM tools to develop and coordinate project designs.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing condition assessments.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting project closeout.
• Review work for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design of building systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure in the near term.
• Working knowledge of:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Building and energy codes
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Fire alarm systems
• Experience using:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • SKM, ETAP, or similar analysis software
  • Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, commercial, laboratory, or civic facilities.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and energy-efficient building systems.
• LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar credential.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
• Familiarity with construction administration and field observation activities.

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: $100,800 - $147,000

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. 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.

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.