Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri. This opportunity is ideal for an emerging engineering professional seeking to advance their career while working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of building projects.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting systems and lighting controls, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarm systems, and low-voltage and special systems.
• Support the preparation of construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and technical studies.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, short-circuit studies, and other engineering evaluations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Develop engineering designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software platforms.
• Collaborate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Conduct field investigations, site visits, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Prepare engineering reports, presentations, and technical deliverables.
• Maintain project schedules and meet client expectations for quality and responsiveness.
• Adhere to WSP quality standards and established engineering practices.
• 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. Alternate ABET-accredited degrees related to building systems and/or construction may be considered on a case by case basis.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in building electrical systems design or consulting engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• Prior experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, federal, municipal, mixed-use, or science & technology projects.
• Internship, co-op, or consulting engineering experience related to building systems design.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability-related credentials.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary: $74,100 - $101,900

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

For inquiries about this position, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.