Senior Electrical Engineer: Lead Large-Scale Building Systems

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,500 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its New York City team. You will design building electrical systems, oversee projects, and contribute to business development. The role emphasizes MV/LV design, code compliance, and collaboration with architects and owners.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, and MS Office. This full-time position offers a path for growth within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5-7 years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer for large capital projects.
• Knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical systems design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of code compliance requirements and industry standards.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision making and analytical skills.
• Experience in construction administration and technical field support.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, persuasive and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Oversees all aspects of projects.
• Sets deadlines and assigns responsibilities.
• Examine field conditions to support development and completion of projects.
• Design building electrical systems including power, lighting, and fire alarm.
• Develop project specifications.
• Attend meetings with architects, owners and managers.
• Assist in business development and client presentations.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Maintain QA/QC processes and update technical knowledge.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

MS Office

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

ETAP

MS Office

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its New York City team. You will design building electrical systems, oversee projects, and contribute to business development. The role emphasizes MV/LV design, code compliance, and collaboration with architects and owners.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, a BS in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, and MS Office. This full-time position offers a path for growth within a global engineering firm.