Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant

WSP•Houston, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for its Atlanta, Georgia office. The role designs complex electrical and building systems for data center and other high-performing facilities, including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarms, and grounding. The engineer will lead electrical design on complex projects, develop design documents, support projects through design and construction, and coordinate with clients, internal disciplines, vendors, manufacturers, contractors, and building owners. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers, communicating technical decisions, and helping maintain and develop client relationships. WSP’s Data Center Center of Excellence focuses exclusively on data centers and supports leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile while meeting client needs. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel to project sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis.
At least 5 years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or 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 self-starter approach.
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 electrical systems for buildings, including lighting and general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
Plan and execute engineering tasks independently or as part of a team.
Support projects 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 disciplines, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs.
Maintain existing 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.