Senior Data Centre Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. invites an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Mission Critical Facilities team in our Birmingham office. You will develop electrical distribution concepts for data centres, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across UK projects.

You will lead electrical design for data centre systems, produce technical specifications, and engage with clients to define requirements, ensuring standards compliance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered) or equivalent experience.
• IT literate with design tools and standards awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical distribution designs from EHV to LV.
• Provide client advice on electrical systems to meet business needs.
• Lead the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment.
• Produce design development notes and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with Architect and Structural engineers.
• Prepare calculations and tender documentation for electrical systems.
• Monitor installation to ensure compliance with project requirements and safety codes.
• Engage in client-facing discussions to agree requirements.

Education

Chartered engineer (CIBSE / IET)

Tools

Trimble (Amtech)

ETAP

RevitMEP

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP Global Inc. invites an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Mission Critical Facilities team in our Birmingham office. You will develop electrical distribution concepts for data centres, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across UK projects.

You will lead electrical design for data centre systems, produce technical specifications, and engage with clients to define requirements, ensuring standards compliance and on-time delivery.