Early Career Electrical Engineer

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skills, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Since 1979, WSP (formally known as tk1sc at this location) has been part of shaping the building landscape along the West Coast. From industrial development to warehouses, office, retail, higher education, community colleges, K-12, and healthcare, our experience spans over 40 years. Our 250+ staff is spread strategically across six locations, including Seattle, Irvine, San Jose, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego, and is committed to sustainably enhancing the built environment.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Electrical Engineer for their Irvine, California office. The following locations will also be considered: Los Angeles, CA; Riverside, CA. This opportunity involves being part of our deeply experienced Healthcare Team in Southern California.

The WSP Electrical Team in Southern California is a high performing group that believes a people focused approach brings the best results to our clients. We have a strong backlog with clients built from decades of delivering high quality projects. Our current projects include a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and industry leading energy storage and electrification projects.

Our talent continues to be the driving force behind meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this opportunity sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have the first discussion about you joining our team.

Who You Are

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.   
• Under general supervision design power, lighting, and technology systems.
• Under general supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage; and installing electrical systems to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications. 
• Actively communicate in a team environment.
• Apply entry-level electrical engineering techniques in development of drawings and specifications.
• Learn and grow in construction administration capabilities by performing related tasks under supervision. These tasks include reviewing construction submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing on-site field observations.
• Industry
  • Build awareness of industry events and opportunities.
  • Observe client communication and learn best practices in external communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or closely related technical certification.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Developing familiarity with relevant electrical system codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic prof