Intermediate Electrical Engineer- Industrial Buildings

WSP•Meridian, ID

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join its Industrial Center of Excellence team. The position may be based in multiple locations across the U.S. The engineer will support the Property & Buildings – Industrial team in delivering engineering solutions for complex industrial facilities, including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, and mission-critical projects. Working with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, the engineer will assist with electrical system design, engineering calculations, technical specifications, construction documents, drawings, and reports. The role supports projects through design and construction, including field investigations, site visits, construction support, code and client-requirement reviews, and quality assurance and quality control. WSP offers mentorship and hands-on project experience to develop technical knowledge in industrial electrical engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
1–3 years of experience in electrical engineering; experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, or commercial building projects is preferred.
Familiarity with building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
Basic knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.
Experience or coursework involving electrical design calculations, construction documents, and technical drawings.
Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Self-motivation and interest in developing technical expertise in industrial electrical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain EIT certification is preferred.
Engineer in Training certification.
Professional experience supporting electrical design for industrial or building projects.
Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software.
Experience with Revit-based electrical design and BIM coordination.
40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

Support electrical engineering design for industrial projects, including advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities.
Assist in designing and developing power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting and lighting control, fire alarm and life safety, grounding and lightning protection, and industrial electrical infrastructure and control systems.
Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with technical specifications, construction documents, drawings, and reports.
Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, structural, plumbing, process, and controls engineers.
Support projects through design and construction phases.
Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities.
Assist with reviewing designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local regulations.
Support quality assurance and quality control reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Assist project teams in meeting scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
Develop technical knowledge and engineering skills through hands-on project experience and mentorship.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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