Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in St. Louis, MO to lead electrical design for diverse building projects. You will drive design development, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality across planning, design, and construction administration stages.

You will coordinate with architects, structural, and mechanical engineers, manage calculations, create specifications, and contribute to client meetings and BD efforts. Strong NEC/IBC knowledge required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings in a consulting environment.
• EIT certification.
• Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for building projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and IBC and related standards.
• Ability to coordinate building systems with multidisciplinary teams and lead design efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, and fire alarm systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and guide project delivery.
• Prepare and review calculations, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Conduct load calculations, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.
• Lead project design using Revit, AutoCAD, and other software.
• Coordinate with architects, structural/mechanical engineers, owners, and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Architectural or Electrical)

EIT certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in building systems design who is looking to take on greater technical leadership responsibilities while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, mixed-use, and other general building projects throughout the region. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and help ensure the successful execution of projects through all phases from planning and design to construction administration.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and development of building electrical systems, including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Lighting controls
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Fire alarm systems
  • Low-voltage and special systems
• Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, studies, and construction documents.
• Perform and review electrical load calculations, short-circuit analyses, coordination studies, arc flash studies, and other technical evaluations.
• Lead project design efforts utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software platforms.
• Coordinate closely with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project managers in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management activities.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
• Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, condition evaluations, and construction observation visits.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and WSP quality management procedures.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Alternate ABET-accredited degrees related to building systems and/or construction will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings within a consulting engineering environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Demonstrated experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for building projects.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and related industry standards.
• Experience preparing and coordinating electrical construction documents and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work within established schedules.
• Proven ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience serving as a lead electrical designer or discipline lead on building projects.
• Experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, institutional, civic, mixed-use, government, or science & technology facilities.
• Familiarity with AGi32, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar engineering software.
• Experience with construction administration and field observation services.
• LEED Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or similar sustainability credential.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting staff development.
• Experience participating in proposal development and client-facing 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: $94,300 - $137,400

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.