Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Associate Electrical Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in St. Louis, Missouri.

This opportunity is ideal for an emerging engineering professional seeking to advance their career while working alongside experienced professionals on a diverse portfolio of building projects. As part of our multidisciplinary Property & Buildings team, you will contribute to the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, mixed-use, government, science & technology, and other general building facilities.

You will support projects through all phases of development, from planning and design through construction administration, while gaining valuable technical experience and mentorship from industry-leading engineers.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our dedication to collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation enables us to help shape the built environment and strengthen the communities we serve.

Your Impact

• Assist with the design of building electrical systems, including:
• Power distribution
• Lighting systems and lighting controls
• Emergency and standby power systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Low-voltage and special systems
• Support the preparation of construction documents, specifications, engineering calculations, reports, and technical studies.
• Perform electrical load calculations, voltage drop analyses, short-circuit studies, and other engineering evaluations under the guidance of senior staff.
• Develop engineering designs and construction documentation using Revit, AutoCAD, and related software platforms.
• Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
• Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Support the preparation of engineering reports, presentations, and technical deliverables.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules and meeting client expectations for quality and responsiveness.
• Follow WSP quality standards and established engineering practices.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Alternate ABET-accredited degrees related to building systems and/or construction will be considered on a case by case basis.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in building electrical systems design or consulting engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable building codes.
• Familiarity with electrical building systems including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi
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• Prior experience supporting commercial, healthcare, higher education, federal, municipal, mixed-use, or science & technology projects.
• Internship, co-op, or consulting engineering experience related to building systems design.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• LEED Green Associate or other sustainability-related credentials.

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: $74,100 - $101,900