Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their Property & Buildings Team in Dallas, Texas. This role involves leading multidisciplinary projects and delivering high-quality electrical systems design from concept through construction.
Your Impact
- Lead electrical engineering design and delivery across healthcare and complex building projects.
- Oversee design of power distribution systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, grounding systems, low-voltage systems, and electrical infrastructure.
- Serve as technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage projects from concept development through construction administration and close-out.
- Support healthcare project delivery, including compliance with FGI Guidelines, NFPA 99, NEC, Joint Commission requirements, and other applicable healthcare standards.
- Coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, structural, architectural, and specialty consultants.
- Support client development and proposal efforts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, energy standards, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, studies, and construction documents.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to junior engineers and designers.
- Participate in field investigations, condition assessments, and construction-phase services as required.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for building systems.
- Experience designing electrical systems for healthcare facilities, hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, and/or other complex institutional facilities.
- Strong knowledge of power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting design, fire alarm systems, and applicable building codes.
- Experience managing projects through planning, design, construction documentation, and construction administration phases.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, AGi32, or similar electrical engineering software.
- Strong communication, leadership, project management, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Healthcare electrical engineering experience.
- Experience working across higher education, science & technology, commercial, and civic sectors.
- Knowledge of sustainable design, energy-efficient building systems, and decarbonization strategies.
- LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar professional credential.
- Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship management.
- Familiarity with Texas healthcare and building code requirements.
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): $115,200 - $171,100