Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Riverside, California. This position entails leading electrical designs for education sector projects, including K-12 and higher education facilities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $100,800 – $147,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package aimed at supporting health and financial stability throughout your career.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in building systems design.
• Experience working on Education sector projects.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for Education sector projects.
• Perform and oversee design of power distribution and lighting systems.
• Develop construction documents and technical reports.

Skills

Electrical design

Revit

AutoCAD

Building systems design

Codes and standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Property & Buildings Team, Riverside, California

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Riverside, California. This role will support the design and delivery of projects primarily within the Education sector, including K-12 and higher education facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful, community‑focused projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable building solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for Education sector projects (K‑12, colleges, and universities)
• Perform and oversee design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low‑voltage systems, and emergency power systems
• Develop construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions
• Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget adherence
• Review and QA/QC work of junior engineers and designers
• Participate in client meetings and help maintain strong client relationships
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to early career engineers
• Support construction administration activities, including site visits and RFIs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in building systems design
• Demonstrated experience working on Education sector projects
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, Title 24, etc.)
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active PE license in California (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with sustainable design and energy‑efficient systems
• Familiarity with campus environments and large‑scale institutional projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including 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 bereavement, voting, or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $100,800 – $147,000. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

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 shall not be a factor in employment decisions.

Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.