Electrical Engineer - Buildings
About The Position
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of building projects, including commercial, corporate, mixed-use, civic, healthcare, science & technology, and institutional facilities. Experience supporting higher education projects is highly desirable. This role can also be based in our Austin, TX office. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready solutions that help clients meet their objectives while creating sustainable and resilient communities. This role provides the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to impactful projects, and grow your technical expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or equivalent engineering discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in building systems design.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, healthcare, civic, mixed-use, or similar building projects.
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes, and applicable industry standards.
- Experience preparing construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and quality.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience supporting higher education facilities, including academic buildings, laboratories, student centers, residence halls, or campus infrastructure projects.
- Experience with electrical system studies, lighting controls, emergency power systems, and sustainable design initiatives.
- Familiarity with BIM coordination and integrated project delivery methods.
- LEED accreditation or other sustainability-related credentials.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering design for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
- Prepare construction documents, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, and low-voltage system designs.
- Develop electrical calculations for load analysis, equipment sizing, panel schedules, short circuit studies, voltage drop, and photometric analysis.
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to produce and coordinate engineering drawings and models.
- Coordinate electrical designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction administration activities.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, studies, specifications, and project documentation.
- Support project managers in maintaining project schedules, budgets, and deliverable quality.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and contractor submittals during construction.
- Contribute to quality assurance and quality control reviews.
- Support business growth by building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
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 purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
