Electrical Engineer - Buildings

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. We hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life, actively fostering a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity are part of our fundamental structure.

About the role

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer (Buildings) for our Houston, TX office. We work closely with architects and owners from around the world on high-quality, high-profile, complex projects with a focus on sustainability and energy performance of the built environment. Projects involve electrical systems design including power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, fire alarm, communications, and site electrical systems for healthcare, higher education, laboratories, commercial and industrial facilities.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, combining in-office collaboration with remote options to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering teams and provide technical assistance on innovative engineering, design, and construction, specifically in sustainable, high-performing complex buildings including healthcare, laboratories, mission-critical, and higher education facility projects.
• Work within multi-disciplinary project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Plan and execute electrical engineering tasks and contribute to a full range of electrical design activities.
• Design of power distribution systems, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power systems, low voltage/telecom infrastructure, and UPS design.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and attend client and stakeholder meetings.
• Provide guidance to junior staff or interns to assist with project flow.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise analysis and reporting.
• Work as an individual or as part of a team to execute project work and assist in calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor.
• Ensure that project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical requirements.
• 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 Electrical or Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 - 5 years of post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity for the built environment.
• Proficiency with Revit and SKM Power Tools.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices and building, electrical, and energy codes.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Ability to learn new techniques and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification; Professional Engineer License a plus.
• Prior design experience.
• Knowledge of AGI or other lighting calculation programs.

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.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $85,200 - $121,770. WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.