Data Center Electrical Engineer, Consultant
About The Position
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Houston or Dallas office. The role designs complex electrical power and building systems for high-performing and mission-critical facilities, including generator plants, medium-voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarms, and grounding. The engineer contributes across project design and construction, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and manufacturers, and may lead complex electrical design work and mentor junior engineers. The position requires travel to project sites. Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit is desirable.
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, or mission-critical/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 self-starting ability.
- Ability to travel to project sites.
- Authorization 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.
- 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 projects during design and construction stages.
- Lead electrical design for complex projects.
- Develop drawing and specification documents with multidisciplinary teams for issuance to 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 current client relationships and develop new ones.
- Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Research and recommend fundamental components identified in 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 insurance.
- Retirement savings benefits.
- Flexible and agile workplace model.
- Professional development and career opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
