Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant, for its Data Center Center of Excellence. The role follows a hybrid schedule from any WSP office and focuses on designing complex power and other building systems for data center projects. Systems include generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarms, and grounding. The position also leads projects and a team of electrical engineers. The engineer produces technical and professional deliverables, develops electrical system concepts and project work plans, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams and vendors, and prepares drawings and specifications for architects, contractors, and building owners. The role also includes project management, client relationship development, existing-condition surveys, and construction administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis.
- At least 7 years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performing commercial or industrial settings.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work as a self-starter.
- Strong communication skills and experience liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.
- Previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing a project team.
Nice To Haves
- Additional credentials such as LEED or Uptime ATD.
- Experience analyzing and modeling short-circuit coordination and arc-flash studies.
- Mission-critical or data center experience.
- Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards.
- Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
- Apply advanced engineering techniques and analytical and design methods to solve technical problems.
- Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts.
- Develop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget.
- Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawings and specifications for architects, contractors, and building owners.
- Collaborate and coordinate with internal project disciplines, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
- Perform project management activities, including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions.
- Design complex medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and building systems, including general power, lighting, and grounding.
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
- Perform construction administration.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Lead project teams and mentor and train others.
- Uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
