Associate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Associate Electrical Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, AGi
  32, SKM, ETAP, or similar engineering software.
• 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…