Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
wsp groupAustin (TX)
Senior Electrical Engineer - Buildings
Posted today
wsp groupAustin (TX)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Overview:
In this role you will lead electrical design for a range of building projects, from commercial to institutional facilities, across Dallas (and Austin). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions, mentor junior staff, and drive project delivery from concept through construction. You’ll tackle design coordination, technical analyses, and client-facing tasks within a growth-focused engineering environment. This is a chance to advance technical leadership while shaping high-impact building strategies and services. Compensation / Benefits medical, dental, vision disability and life insurance retirement savings paid sick leave paid vacation parenteral leave and bereavement/voting/naturalization time off
Responsibilities:
Lead design and coordination of electrical systems for new construction, renovation, and tenant improvements Develop construction documents for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, telecommunications, grounding, and low-voltage systems Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, analyses, and technical studies Coordinate designs with architects, mechanical, structural engineers, contractors, and owners Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers Participate in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination Conduct site investigations, field assessments, and construction observation activities Review RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submittals during construction Support QA/QC across project deliverables Participate in client meetings and contribute to proposal/pursuit activities Apply sustainable and future-ready design principles to building systems projects Promote workplace safety and adherence to quality standards
Key requirements:
5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience designing building systems Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or able to obtain within a reasonable timeframe Experience designing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and low-voltage systems for commercial or institutional facilities Knowledge of applicable building codes, NEC, energy codes, and industry standards Experience using Revit and AutoCAD for building systems design Strong understanding of multidisciplinary project coordination and building design processes Excellent communication, technical writing, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Proven commitment to workplace safety, quality, and client service communication teamwork mentorship Revit AutoCAD NEC
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