Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,800 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation and parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement and voting

Job summary

WSP is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Property & Buildings Team in Chicago, Illinois. This role involves designing and delivering electrical systems for diverse projects in commercial, healthcare, and educational sectors. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative and sustainable building solutions.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience, an Electrical Engineering degree, and strong skills in Revit and AutoCAD. WSP offers competitive benefits and a salary range of $100,800 - $147,000.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design for building systems projects.
• Develop construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate designs with architects and engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Technical problem-solving

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Property & Buildings Team in 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.

Who You Are

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.

WSP 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.