# Electrical Engineer - Buildings

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Irvine, CA
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $94,400 - $135,500
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, California.

This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical engineer with experience designing building electrical systems who is looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Southern California. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting healthcare projects, along with exposure to commercial, higher education, civic, science & technology, and other complex building types.

In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of electrical systems for new construction, renovations, and facility improvement projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, architects, and multidisciplinary design teams throughout all phases of project development, from concept and design through construction administration.

**Responsibilities**

- Design and support the development of building electrical systems, including normal and emergency power distribution, interior and exterior lighting systems, lighting controls, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage and special systems

- Prepare electrical engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and construction documents

- Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies

- Develop project designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related electrical engineering software

- Coordinate electrical designs with architects, mechanical, plumbing, structural, technology, and other engineering disciplines

- Support the planning and design of electrical systems for healthcare facilities, including renovations, expansions, and new construction

- Participate in project meetings and coordinate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders

- Conduct site investigations, existing-condition assessments, field surveys, and construction observation activities

- Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs)

- Assist senior engineers and project managers with project execution, schedules, budgets, technical deliverables, and quality-control activities

- Support construction administration and respond to field-related electrical design issues

- Maintain knowledge of applicable building and electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes

- 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

**Requirements**

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an accredited program

- 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience designing electrical systems for buildings

- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or demonstrated progress toward professional licensure

- Experience designing building power distribution, lighting, and related electrical systems

- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and other applicable codes and standards

- Experience preparing electrical construction documents, calculations, and specifications

- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD

- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both engineering and non-engineering audiences

- Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines

- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

**Benefits**

- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

- Retirement savings

- Paid sick leave

- Paid vacation

- Paid parental leave

- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

**Compensation**

- Expected Salary: $94,400 - $135,500

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## Skills

### Required
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Electrical Systems
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- International Building Code (IBC)

### Nice to have
- AGi32
- SKM PowerTools
- ETAP
- Professional Engineer (PE) license

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