Senior Vice President, Managing Principal (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

WSP•Herndon, VA

29d

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Managing Principal for our kW office in Herndon, VA. As a Managing Principal with us, you will oversee operations of a local office while simultaneously designing complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Architectural Engineering
14+ years of experience in designing MEP systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience mentoring and training others in field
Experience managing personnel including hiring/firing, performance assessments, and compensation decision making.
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

PE registration in multiple jurisdictions preferred
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
Manage overall operations of the local office in coordination with kW’s Managing Director and Director of Operations.
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