Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Property & Buildings team in Dallas, TX, or Austin, TX. The successful candidate will lead electrical design efforts for various building projects, including commercial, mixed-use, civic, healthcare, science & technology, and institutional facilities.
Your Impact
- Lead the design and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvement projects.
- Develop construction documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
- Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, analyses, and technical studies.
- Coordinate designs with architects, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, contractors, and owners.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
- Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and construction observation activities.
- Review RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submittals during construction.
- Support quality assurance and quality control efforts across project deliverables.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to proposal and pursuit activities.
- Apply sustainable and future-ready design principles to building systems projects.
- Promote workplace safety and adherence to WSP quality standards.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience designing building systems.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
- Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and low-voltage systems for commercial or institutional facilities.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes, National Electrical Code (NEC), energy codes, and industry standards.
- Experience using Revit and AutoCAD for building systems design.
- Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project coordination and building design processes.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety, quality, and client service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience with higher education facilities, including academic buildings, residence halls, laboratories, student centers, and campus infrastructure.
- Experience in healthcare, science & technology, civic, or federal building projects.
- Familiarity with electrical system studies, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or other sustainability credential.
- Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating project teams.
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
WSP 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: $100,800 - $147,000