# Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Saint Louis, MO
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $94,300 - $137,400
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in building systems design who is looking to take on greater technical leadership responsibilities while contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects.

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, mixed-use, and other general building projects throughout the region.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead the design and development of building electrical systems, including:

+ Power distribution systems   + Interior and exterior lighting systems   + Lighting controls   + Emergency and standby power systems   + Fire alarm systems   + Low-voltage and special systems

- Serve as a technical resource and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers.

- Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, studies, and construction documents.

- Perform and review electrical load calculations, short-circuit analyses, coordination studies, arc flash studies, and other technical evaluations.

- Lead project design efforts utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software platforms.

- Coordinate closely with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.

- Support project managers in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management activities.

- Participate in client meetings and contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.

- Conduct site investigations, facility assessments, condition evaluations, and construction observation visits.

- Review shop drawings, RFIs, change orders, and technical submittals for compliance with project requirements.

- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and WSP quality management procedures.

- 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 Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

- 5 to 7 years of relevant experience designing electrical systems for buildings within a consulting engineering environment.

- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.

- Demonstrated experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for building projects.

- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building Code (IBC), and related industry standards.

- Experience preparing and coordinating electrical construction documents and technical specifications.

- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality work within established schedules.

- Proven ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Experience serving as a lead electrical designer or discipline lead on building projects.

- Experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, institutional, civic, mixed-use, government, or science & technology facilities.

- Familiarity with AGi32, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar engineering software.

- Experience with construction administration and field observation services.

- LEED Accredited Professional, LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or similar sustainability credential.

- Experience mentoring junior engineers and supporting staff development.

- Experience participating in proposal development and client-facing activities.

**Benefits**

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

**Compensation**

Expected Salary: $94,300 - $137,400

## Skills

### Required
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- National Electrical Code (NEC)
- International Building Code (IBC)

### Nice to have
- AGi32
- SKM PowerTools
- ETAP
- EasyPower
- LEED Accredited Professional
- WELL AP

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