Early Career Electrical Engineer, Buildings

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Kansas City, MO office. This role is ideal for a motivated early-career professional looking to launch and grow their engineering career within the Property & Buildings Team, working on a variety of building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar Building Systems related bachelor’s programs from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education 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.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.

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.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $63,800 - $87,700

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.