Electrical Deparment Lead (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP • New York, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance consulting engineering firm specializing in designing data centers and mission critical environments globally. They provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs for Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies, ensuring 24/7/365 operation. The company fosters a collaborative and mentoring office culture, offering professional development and career opportunities. This role is for an Electrical Department Lead in Herndon, VA, reporting to the Managing Principal of the New York City office. The lead will be responsible for designing complex power and building systems, including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding, while also leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 12+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience mentoring and training others in field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
• Participate in conference programs including panels, lectures, poster sessions, papers and presentations

Nice To Haves

• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit coordination and arc flash studies
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Apply deep knowledge of engineering techniques across multiple technical functions
• Utilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
• Exemplify well-developed advanced experience in electrical discipline
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
• Present complex technical solutions to clients
• Manage and coordinate project teams and projects
• Develop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
• Attend and lead client meetings
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors and manufacturers
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Coordinate the activities of technical staff from project award through project completion
• Design complex and large electrical medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems and electrical building systems (i.e. general power, lighting, grounding, etc.)
• Survey and evaluation of existing conditions
• Develop project specifications
• Perform construction administration
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Contribute and interact with team, develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Participate in local professional organization (attend meetings/lectures), i.e., poster sessions, participate in conference panel
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Benefits

• increased professional development and career opportunities
• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees