Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Electrical Engineering Technician jobs in Atlanta are in strong demand, concentrated in Midtown, the Perimeter Center corridor, and the Hartsfield-Jackson area, across utilities, defense, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Amazon, CDM Smith, and Georgia Tech. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Atlanta, Georgia office.
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Project management of cross-functional teams of engineers including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, permit applications, construction documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members
- Design of primary electrical power and emergency power systems
- Design of fire alarm and life safety systems
- Design of lighting and lighting control systems
- Scheduling and selection of electrical components and equipment
- Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations
- Construction administration phase services
- Attend client and other stakeholder meetings
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
- Collaborate with owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders on business development opportunities.
- Supervise and mentor our younger engineers
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering.
- 7 plus years of relevant post education experience as an engineer active in the design of electrical systems in industrial/pharmaceutical, laboratories, commercial, institutional/higher education, healthcare, or similar facilities.
- A professional engineering license is required.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical building design.
- Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, renovation, new design, and construction projects.
- Proficiency in Revit, electrical system studies (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP), photometric studies (AGI32), math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LEED AP Certification
- Previous Healthcare, Industrial/Pharmaceutical, Commercial or Laboratory design experience
- At least 5+ years minimum Project Management experience
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Atlanta, Georgia office.
Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
- Project management of cross-functional teams of engineers including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, permit applications, construction documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members
- Design of primary electrical power and emergency power systems
- Design of fire alarm and life safety systems
- Design of lighting and lighting control systems
- Scheduling and selection of electrical components and equipment
- Perform electrical load, short circuit and voltage drop calculations
- Construction administration phase services
- Attend client and other stakeholder meetings
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
- Collaborate with owners, design professionals, and other stakeholders on business development opportunities.
- Supervise and mentor our younger engineers
- 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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering.
- 7 plus years of relevant post education experience as an engineer active in the design of electrical systems in industrial/pharmaceutical, laboratories, commercial, institutional/higher education, healthcare, or similar facilities.
- A professional engineering license is required.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical building design.
- Experience with electrical planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, renovation, new design, and construction projects.
- Proficiency in Revit, electrical system studies (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP), photometric studies (AGI32), math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- LEED AP Certification
- Previous Healthcare, Industrial/Pharmaceutical, Commercial or Laboratory design experience
- At least 5+ years minimum Project Management experience
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.
www.wsp.com
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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Electrical Engineering Technician Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a electrical engineering technician job in Atlanta?
Focus your search on Atlanta's strongest hiring sectors: utilities along the Georgia Power corridor, defense and aerospace contractors near Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, and telecom infrastructure firms operating throughout the metro. Candidates with hands-on experience in power systems, PLC programming, or low-voltage installation have a clear edge. Networking through Georgia Tech's industry events and IEEE Atlanta chapter meetings also opens doors that online applications alone won't.
Which companies hire electrical engineering technicians in Atlanta?
Companies currently hiring electrical engineering technicians in Atlanta include Amazon, CDM Smith, and Georgia Tech, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Atlanta's mix of large utility providers, defense contractors, and telecommunications firms means steady openings across both established corporations and mid-size engineering consultancies serving the metro.
Are there remote electrical engineering technician jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though remote work is limited for this role since most positions require hands-on testing, installation, or equipment maintenance on site. About 78% of electrical engineering technician openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to involve technical documentation, CAD drafting, or systems monitoring rather than fieldwork.
How can I get a electrical engineering technician job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is through an associate degree or certificate program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College or Gwinnett Technical College, both of which have direct relationships with local employers. Manufacturers in the Southside industrial corridor and utility subcontractors around the metro regularly hire entry-level techs for inspection and maintenance support roles, where you build hands-on credentials quickly alongside experienced engineers.
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