Lead Electrical Engineer - Buildings

WSP is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in Dallas, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a strong background in healthcare facility design and other complex building sectors, including higher education, commercial, science & technology, and civic facilities.

About the role

You will lead electrical engineering design and delivery across a diverse portfolio of healthcare and complex building projects, playing a key role in multidisciplinary teams and contributing to innovative engineering solutions that meet client objectives and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for healthcare and complex building projects.
• Oversee the design of normal and emergency power distribution systems, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, grounding systems, low-voltage systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Serve as a technical lead and client point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects from concept development through construction administration and close-out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• 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 to deliver fully integrated design solutions.
• Support client development and proposal efforts, contributing to growth within the healthcare market and broader Buildings practice.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), and parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $115,200 - $171,100.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.