Lead Electrical Engineer- Building Systems
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its Greenville, South Carolina office to work with the Properties & Buildings Team. The role contributes to building systems projects for clients, collaborating with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary teams on large, complex projects focused on sustainability and energy performance. The engineer participates throughout the project lifecycle, from design through construction close-out, and has opportunities to supervise and mentor junior engineers. The position involves developing electrical designs and project documents, coordinating with team members and stakeholders, and managing the design and construction of electrical infrastructure. Candidates should bring extensive building electrical infrastructure design knowledge, particularly for healthcare facilities, and experience producing design deliverables for capital projects. Work schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
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 utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
- Professional engineer license, or ability to obtain one within six 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 energy and sustainable, high-performing buildings.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
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 architects, contractors, and building owners as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
- Coordinate design activities with other project team members.
- Design electric distribution, fire alarm, 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 in managing electrical infrastructure design and construction from project inception through completion.
- Attend client and stakeholder meetings and interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s policies and Code of Conduct.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Disability and 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
Senior
