Data Center Electrical Engineer, Consultant
About The Position
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Houston, Texas, or Dallas, Texas office. The role designs complex electrical power and building systems for data centers and other mission-critical environments, including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding. The engineer may work independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams and supports projects through design and construction. The position also includes leading electrical design on complex projects, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with clients and project partners, and contributing to client relationships. Travel to project sites is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis.
- At least 3 years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data-center buildings.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with applicable software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SKM, eTap, or Cyme.
- Knowledge of building, electrical, and energy codes.
- Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work as a self-starter.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
Nice To Haves
- EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable.
- Experience analyzing and modeling short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash conditions.
- Experience designing highly reliable, robust, and concurrently maintainable medium- and low-voltage infrastructure.
- Mission-critical or data-center experience.
- Experience with international projects.
Responsibilities
- Design building electrical systems, including lighting, receptacle, general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
- Plan and execute engineering tasks within projects, independently or as part of a team.
- Support project teams during design and construction stages.
- Lead electrical design for complex projects.
- Develop drawing and specification documents with multidisciplinary project teams for architects, contractors, and building owners.
- Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
- Lead and mentor entry-level and junior engineers.
- Coordinate with internal project-discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
- Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
- Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs.
- Maintain current client relationships and develop new ones.
- Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Research and recommend fundamental components for electrical designs.
- Develop equipment-room layouts, floor plans, and one-line diagrams.
- Schedule equipment.
- Prepare short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash calculations.
- Perform construction-administration tasks.
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
- Travel to project sites.
Benefits
- Professional development and career opportunities through WSP.
- Office culture recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.”
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
