This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Property & Buildings Team in Dallas, Texas.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated early-career professional looking to launch and grow their engineering career while working alongside industry-leading experts on a broad range of building projects. You will support the design and delivery of electrical systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science & technology, federal, and civic facilities.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will gain hands-on experience throughout all phases of project development, from planning and design through construction administration, while receiving mentorship and professional development support to help advance your career.

Your Impact

Assist with the design of building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems.
Support engineers in developing construction documents, technical specifications, calculations, and reports.
Participate in electrical load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop analyses, and lighting calculations.
Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other engineering software to develop project designs and documentation.
Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, plumbing engineers, structural engineers, and other project stakeholders.
Assist with site visits, field investigations, facility assessments, and construction observation activities.
Support the preparation of engineering studies, reports, and technical presentations.
Review shop drawings, product submittals, and requests for information (RFIs) under the guidance of senior engineers.
Maintain a strong understanding of applicable building codes, electrical codes, and WSP quality standards.
Participate in project meetings and contribute to successful project delivery.
Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship, training programs, and professional development opportunities.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
0-1 years of relevant electrical engineering experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
Basic understanding of electrical power systems and building electrical design principles.
Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship, co-op, or design experience in consulting engineering, construction, or building systems.
Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, SKM, ETAP, or similar design software.
Exposure to healthcare, commercial, higher education, federal, or science & technology projects.
Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
LEED Green Associate or interest in sustainable building design.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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