Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
Listed on 2026-08-24
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Senior Electrical Engineer
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Property & Buildings Team in Detroit, MI. This role provides the opportunity to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, higher education, civic, residential, and mixed-use projects.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineer who enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and contributing to innovative, sustainable building solutions.
Your Impact
- Perform electrical engineering design and analysis for building systems projects.
- Develop construction documents, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
- Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
- Coordinate designs with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Support project managers in meeting project schedules, budgets, and quality objectives.
- Utilize Revit and BIM tools to develop and coordinate project designs.
- Conduct field investigations, site visits, and existing condition assessments.
- Assist with construction administration activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting project closeout.
- Review work for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
- Support technical excellence initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering or related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant electrical engineering experience in the design of building systems.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure in the near term.
- Working knowledge of:
National Electrical Code (NEC), Building and energy codes, Electrical distribution systems, Lighting and lighting controls, Emergency and standby power systems, Fire alarm systems. - Experience using:
Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, or similar analysis software, Microsoft Office Suite. - Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience in healthcare, higher education, commercial, laboratory, or civic facilities.
- Familiarity with sustainable design principles and energy-efficient building systems.
- LEED AP, WELL AP, or similar credential.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams.
- Familiarity with construction administration and field observation activities.
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: $94,300 - $37,400
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