Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
About the role
WSP is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Riverside, California. This role will support the design and delivery of projects primarily within the Education sector, including K-12 and Higher Education facilities. You will lead electrical design efforts, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative and sustainable building solutions for community-focused projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design efforts for Education sector projects (K-12, colleges, and universities).
- Perform and oversee design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, and emergency power systems.
- Develop construction documents, specifications, and technical reports.
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design solutions.
- Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Review and QA/QC work of junior engineers and designers.
- Participate in client meetings and help maintain strong client relationships.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to early career engineers.
- Support construction administration activities, including site visits and RFIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in building systems design.
- Demonstrated experience working on Education sector projects.
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, Title 24, etc.).
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active PE license in California (or ability to obtain).
- Experience with sustainable design and energy-efficient systems.
- Familiarity with campus environments and large-scale institutional projects.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience mentoring junior staff.
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: $100,800 - $147,000.
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. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.