Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems

WSP•Greenville, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Properties & Buildings Team in Greenville, South Carolina. The role supports a growing organization delivering structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and related engineering services for the built environment. Projects include residences, healthcare facilities, skyscrapers, and building operations, and may be national or international in scope. The team works with architects and owners, with a focus on sustainability and energy performance. The engineer participates in the full project cycle, from design through construction close-out, and has opportunities to supervise and mentor younger engineers. The position involves developing electrical design documents, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, designing building electrical systems, and supporting project management and construction administration. The role may require working schedules beyond a typical workweek to meet project-specific needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
7–10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
An engineer license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
Extensive knowledge of building electrical infrastructure design, especially in healthcare facilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, energy codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Interest in innovative design, particularly renewable energies and sustainable, high-performing buildings.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to follow WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
LEED AP certification.
Knowledge of AGI32 and SKM.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
Coordinate design activities with other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
Design electric distribution systems.
Design fire alarm systems.
Design lighting and lighting control systems.
Schedule and select electrical components and equipment.
Perform electrical load, short circuit, and voltage drop calculations.
Provide construction administration.
Participate from project inception through completion in the management of the design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects.
Attend client and other stakeholder meetings.
Interact professionally and confidently with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Supervise and mentor younger engineers.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow 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