Description
WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Riverside, CA office. This position will support the design, development, and delivery of electrical systems for various commercial, mixed-use, civic, institutional, higher education, and other general building projects.
Your Impact
- 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, submittals, 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.
Who You Are
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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 (all locations): $100,800 - $147,000