Lead Electrical Engineer - Buildings

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings team in Irvine, CA. This position will support a diverse portfolio of commercial, mixed-use, corporate workplace, higher education, civic, hospitality, retail, and institutional projects, with a particular emphasis on tenant improvement, building repositioning, renovation, and interior fit-out projects.

The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, project management, and client engagement while delivering innovative and practical electrical solutions throughout the project lifecycle. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with owners, architects, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams to create efficient, sustainable, and future-ready building environments.

• Lead electrical design efforts for tenant improvement, renovation, adaptive reuse, and new construction projects.
• Design electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, emergency power, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for a variety of building types.
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for electrical engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate electrical engineering activities with architects, interior designers, mechanical engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review construction documents including plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, voltage drop analyses, and equipment sizing.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and client expectations on multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct site investigations and existing condition assessments to support renovation and tenant improvement work.
• Participate in construction administration activities including submittal reviews, RFIs, punch lists, and field observations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with leadership on business development pursuits, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers while promoting technical excellence and collaboration.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, 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 related field.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in the design of electrical systems for commercial, corporate workplace, mixed-use, institutional, hospitality, retail, healthcare, higher education, or similar building projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering design for tenant improvement, renovation, and interior fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IBC, IECC, and other applicable building codes and standards.
• Proficiency in electrical power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, lighting controls, fire alarm systems, and related building infrastructure.
• Experience with electrical planning, design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Strong understanding of existing building constraints and renovation design challenges.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build long-term relationships.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor staff.

• LEED AP, WELL AP, or other sustainability accreditation.
• Experience with high-rise commercial office, workplace, mixed-use, hospitality, or corporate interiors projects.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient building systems, decarbonization strategies, and electrification initiatives.
• Experience with commissioning support and construction management services.
• Previous business development and client…