Data Center Electrical Engineer, Assistant Vice President

WSP • Troy, NY

1d • $153,000 - $213,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Assistant Vice President to work from any of its offices. The role designs complex power and other building systems—including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarms, and grounding—and leads electrical engineering projects and teams. The position supports WSP’s Data Center Center of Excellence, which focuses on data centers and serves AI and cloud infrastructure clients.

The engineer develops electrical system concepts and designs, prepares specifications and technical documents, evaluates existing conditions, and performs construction administration. The role also manages projects and teams, coordinates across disciplines and with clients, vendors, manufacturers, architects, contractors, and building owners, and mentors junior staff. Project responsibilities include developing work plans, schedules, budgets, proposals, and client relationships, while delivering work within project timelines and budgets.

The ideal candidate has experience leading electrical engineering projects, familiarity with Revit and Building Information Modeling, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with design, client, and construction teams. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis, at least 10 years of relevant design experience, and a Professional Engineer license. The expected salary range is $153,000–$213,000. WSP offers benefits related to health coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, and parental leave. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis.
• At least 10 years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performance commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center buildings.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with others and contribute to high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Attention to detail, strong organization, and self-direction.
• Participate in conference programs, including panels, lectures, poster sessions, papers, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing a project team.

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 development of initial electrical system concepts and present complex technical solutions to clients.
• Manage and coordinate projects and project teams, including developing work plans for technical issues within schedule and budget.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop drawing and specification documents for architects, contractors, and building owners.
• Attend and lead client meetings; manage client interactions and develop client relationships.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, and coordinate technical staff from project award through completion.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
• Perform project management activities, including writing proposals and establishing budgets.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design issues.
• Design large, complex medium- and low-voltage distribution systems and building electrical systems, including general power, lighting, and grounding.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions, develop project specifications, and perform construction administration.
• Participate in local professional organizations and professional activities such as meetings, lectures, poster sessions, and conference panels.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP policies and procedures.
• Uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior