Senior Electrical Engineer – Lead Building Systems

WSP in the U.S.

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer in Detroit to join the Property & Buildings Team. You will lead design for electrical systems in new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior staff.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD. You will guide technical standards, support client engagement, and contribute to business development and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
7+ years of electrical engineering experience in buildings
PE license
Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and building electrical systems
Experience leading electrical engineering tasks and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams
Strong understanding of electrical codes, building systems, and design practices
Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software
Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and project management abilities with ability to manage multiple projects

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
Provide technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, emergency power, renewable energy integration, and low-voltage systems.
Manage electrical engineering tasks from project inception through construction administration.
Develop engineering calculations, technical specifications, design reports, construction documents, and supporting analyses.
Oversee electrical system planning, equipment selection, load calculations, and code compliance reviews.
Coordinate with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions.
Serve as a discipline lead on multi-office and multidisciplinary project teams.
Support project management activities including scope development, resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management.
Review project deliverables, drawings, calculations, and specifications for technical excellence and compliance.
Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development pursuits.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and technical staff.
Assist in preparing proposals, fee estimates, and technical approaches for pursuits.
Support sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient design strategies.