Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Position

Electrical Engineer – Full time – Property & Buildings team – Honolulu, HI

• Perform electrical engineering design tasks for power systems, electrical distribution, indoor/outdoor lighting, grounding, and lightning protection, as well as systems such as communications, access control, security, IT, and fire alarm in conformance with codes, standards, construction practices, and client’s goals.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution with minimal supervision.
• Design electrical systems for buildings across a wide variety of market sectors, including residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, civic, and healthcare facilities.
• Participate in sustainable design projects focused on energy efficiency, resiliency, and future‑proofed infrastructure.
• Produce designs and develop construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Support senior engineers and project managers with design and document development.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing designs and field investigations.
• Collaborate in person and remotely with multi‑disciplinary design teams to execute projects.
• Support construction activities such as reviewing shop drawings, responding to contractor requests for information, participating in progress meetings, and reviewing progress via site visits.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry‑level engineers.
• Build professional network through involvement in industry organizations, events, and technical committees.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, and design/build application to project work.
• Intermediate knowledge of building, electrical, and energy codes.
• Experience developing high‑quality design documents using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with technical writing, load calculations, discipline‑specific design software, industry‑standard technology, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and presenting ideas to engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
• Commitment to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project requirements.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or eligibility for licensure.
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Additional industry‑specific certifications or registrations (LEED AP, DBIA, etc.).
• Active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Flexibility to work and travel outside normal business hours as required.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, voting leave, and leave for naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $76,200 - $95,200

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.