Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant

WSP • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for its Atlanta, Georgia office. The Data Center Center of Excellence focuses exclusively on data centers and supports leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. In this role, you will design complex electrical and other building systems, including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding. You will lead electrical design for complex projects, contribute during design and construction, and work with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors, vendors, and building owners. The role also includes developing design documents and calculations, performing construction administration, surveying existing conditions, and mentoring junior engineers. Familiarity with Revit-based Building Information Modeling, strong communication skills, and an interest in coordinating with design, client, and construction teams are desired. Travel to project sites is required.

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, written communication, 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

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) registration, 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 electrical systems for buildings, including lighting and general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Plan and execute engineering tasks independently or as part of a project 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 through regular client interaction.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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