Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP • Riverside, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Riverside, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position will support the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems for a variety of commercial, mixed-use, civic, institutional, higher education, and other general building projects. The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead on projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience focused on building systems design.
• Demonstrated experience leading electrical system designs for commercial, institutional, civic, mixed-use, higher education, and other general building projects.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), California Building Code, energy codes, and applicable industry standards.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical analysis and design software.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to comply with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and anti-harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• PE license in California.
• Experience serving as a project discipline lead or task manager on complex building projects.
• Familiarity with SKM, ETAP, AGi32, Visual Lighting, or similar engineering software.
• Experience supporting projects throughout Southern California.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.
• Experience with sustainable building design, energy-efficient systems, and electrification initiatives.
• Previous consulting engineering experience in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
• Serve as a discipline lead on projects, coordinating electrical engineering design activities from concept through construction.
• Prepare and oversee the development of engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and specialty disciplines.
• Participate in project planning, resource management, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control activities.
• Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and construction support activities.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittmits, change orders, and contractor requests for compliance with project requirements.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management activities.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior engineers and designers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and company quality requirements.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of projects on schedule and within budget.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior