Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Property & Buildings Team in Detroit, Michigan. This leadership role involves working on diverse projects supporting high-performing buildings and facilities across various markets.
The successful candidate will serve as a technical lead and project delivery resource, supporting multidisciplinary teams through all phases of design and construction. Responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and delivery of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
- Providing technical leadership for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, emergency power, renewable energy integration, and low-voltage systems.
- Managing electrical engineering tasks from project inception through construction administration.
- Developing engineering calculations, technical specifications, design reports, construction documents, and supporting analyses.
- Overseeing electrical system planning, equipment selection, load calculations, and code compliance reviews.
- Coordinating with architects, owners, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated project solutions.
- Serving as a discipline lead on multi-office and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Supporting project management activities including scope development, resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality management.
- Reviewing project deliverables, drawings, calculations, and specifications to ensure technical excellence and compliance with WSP quality standards.
- Participating in client meetings, presentations, and business development pursuits.
- Mentoring and providing guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Assisting in preparing proposals, fee estimates, and technical approaches for pursuit opportunities.
- Supporting innovation and implementation of sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient design strategies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience within the buildings industry.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Demonstrated experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and building electrical systems.
- Experience leading electrical engineering tasks and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes, building systems, industry standards, and design practices.
- Experience preparing construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical design software.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and client service excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in the design of complex building projects.
- Experience serving as Engineer of Record for building electrical systems.
- Knowledge of sustainable design practices, energy-efficient building systems, and decarbonization strategies.
- Experience with power studies, arc flash analysis, short-circuit analysis, and coordination studies.
- Familiarity with Michigan building codes and regional market conditions.
- Experience working on commercial, corporate, municipal, aviation, higher education, institutional, or mixed-use developments.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.
- Active participation in professional organizations such as IEEE, NFPA, IES, or similar industry groups.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary (Colorado only): $107,600 - $159,800