Data Center Electrical Engineer, Consultant

WSP • Troy, NY

4h • $97,000 - $135,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Data Center Center of Excellence, a team focused exclusively on data centers and supporting leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. The role involves designing complex electrical and other building systems, including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarms, and grounding. The engineer will lead electrical design for complex projects, contribute through design and construction, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, and help develop and maintain client relationships. The position may be based in any WSP office and requires travel to project sites.

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, 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 ability to work as a self-starter.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design building electrical systems, including lighting and general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Plan and execute engineering tasks independently or as part of a project team.
• Support project teams during design and construction.
• Lead electrical design for complex projects.
• Develop drawing and specification documents with multidisciplinary 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 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: Mid Level