Lead Electrical Engineer - Buildings
About The Position
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in San Diego, CA. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in healthcare facility design and other complex building sectors, including higher education, commercial, science & technology, and civic facilities. You will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary projects and delivering high-quality electrical systems design from concept through construction. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges through innovative engineering solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for building systems.
- Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare facilities, hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, and/or other complex institutional facilities.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting design, fire alarm systems, and applicable building codes.
- Experience managing projects through planning, design, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, AGi32, or similar electrical engineering software.
- Strong communication, leadership, project management, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Healthcare electrical engineering experience.
- Experience working across higher education, science & technology, commercial, and civic sectors.
- Knowledge of sustainable design, energy-efficient building systems, and decarbonization strategies.
- LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar professional credential.
- Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
- Familiarity with Texas healthcare and building code requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering design and delivery across a diverse portfolio of healthcare and complex building projects.
- Oversee the design of normal and emergency power distribution systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, grounding systems, low-voltage systems, and electrical infrastructure.
- Serve as a technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage projects from concept development through construction administration and close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Support healthcare project delivery, including compliance with FGI Guidelines, NFPA 99, NEC, Joint Commission requirements, and other applicable healthcare standards.
- Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and specialty consultants to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
- Support client development and proposal efforts, contributing to growth within the healthcare market and broader Buildings practice.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, energy standards, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, studies, and construction documents.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to junior engineers and designers.
- Participate in field investigations, condition assessments, and construction-phase services as required.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life
- 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
Senior
