Assistant Electrical Designer - Buildings
About The Position
WSP is seeking an early-career Electrical Designer to join its Property & Buildings team in Irvine, California. The role supports the design and delivery of electrical building systems across commercial, corporate workplace, mixed-use, higher education, civic, hospitality, retail, and institutional projects, including renovation, tenant improvement, and new construction work. The designer will work with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams and gain hands-on experience with electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. The position assists with design and documentation under the direction of experienced staff, including preparing and modifying construction documents and supporting basic engineering analyses. It also involves coordinating with other disciplines, participating in project activities, assisting with field surveys and construction administration, and applying codes under senior staff guidance. WSP offers mentorship, project experience, and training and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience in electrical design, engineering, construction, or building systems.
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and building design principles.
- Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and interest in developing knowledge of applicable building codes and standards.
- Basic proficiency or coursework involving AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Technology, Drafting Technology, or a related field.
- Previous internship, co-op, or entry-level experience with an architecture/engineering consulting firm, electrical contractor, or similar organization.
- Experience or coursework using Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar electrical design and analysis software.
- Exposure to commercial buildings, corporate workplace, higher education, healthcare, science and technology, institutional, or similar projects.
- Familiarity with lighting and lighting control design.
- Familiarity with electrical power distribution systems and basic load calculations.
- EIT certification, or interest in pursuing the EIT and eventual Professional Engineer licensure.
- Interest in sustainable and high-performance building design.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the design and documentation of electrical systems for building projects under the direction of experienced engineers and designers.
- Support electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage system design.
- Prepare and modify drawings, details, schedules, and other construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Assist with electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, equipment sizing, and other basic engineering analyses.
- Coordinate electrical design requirements with architectural, mechanical, structural, and other disciplines.
- Participate in project meetings and design coordination activities.
- Assist with field surveys, site visits, and documentation of existing electrical conditions.
- Support construction administration activities, including review of submittals, RFIs, and field observations.
- Apply applicable electrical and building codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC), under the guidance of senior staff.
- Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to the timely delivery of project assignments.
- Develop technical knowledge through mentorship, project experience, and WSP training and professional development opportunities.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
