Intermediate Electrical Engineer- Industrial Buildings
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Intermediate Electrical Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence (CoE) team. This role can sit in multiple locations across the U.S.
Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings – Industrial team and be part of a growing organization that delivers high-performance solutions for complex industrial facilities.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our commitment to teamwork allows us to build communities, support our clients, and advance critical infrastructure.
Your Impact
- Support electrical engineering design for a variety of industrial projects, including advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, and mission-critical facilities.
- Assist with the design and development of electrical systems, including:
- Power distribution systems
- Emergency and standby power systems
- Lighting and lighting control systems
- Fire alarm and life safety systems
- Grounding and lightning protection systems
- Industrial electrical infrastructure and controls
- Perform basic engineering calculations and assist with preparing technical specifications, construction documents, drawings, and reports.
- Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, including mechanical, structural, plumbing, process, and controls engineers.
- Support projects through various phases of design and construction.
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction support activities.
- Assist with reviewing designs for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and local regulations.
- Support quality assurance and quality control reviews under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Assist project teams with meeting scope, schedule, and deliverable requirements.
- Develop technical knowledge and engineering skills through hands-on project experience and mentorship from senior team members.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 1–3 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably supporting industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, life sciences, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, or commercial building projects.
- Ability to obtain EIT certification preferred.
- Familiarity with building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and emergency power systems.
- Basic knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.
- Experience or coursework involving electrical design calculations, construction documents, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Self-motivated with an interest in developing technical expertise in industrial electrical engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Professional experience supporting electrical design for industrial or building projects.
- Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software.
- Experience with Revit-based electrical design and BIM coordination.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) is a plus.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training is a plus.
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 (all locations): $70,400-$96,800
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. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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