Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Systems Lead

WSP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer in London to lead data centre electrical design within the Mission Critical Facilities team. You will develop conceptual designs across EHV to LV, advise clients, and coordinate with architects and structural engineers.

The role requires chartered status (or working towards it), strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with ETAP, Trimble, RevitMEP and AutoCAD. You will join a large London team delivering landmark projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET, or working towards Chartered status.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK and EU regulations and design guides.
• IT literate with experience in relevant software such as Trimble/Amtech.
• Experience with ETAP for HV modelling (fault current, current flow, harmonics).
• Understanding of Neher–McGrath method for cable temperatures and ampacity.
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute, TIA942 and EN50600 tier classifications.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams; collaborative cross-disciplinary work.
• Experience with RevitMEP and AutoCAD for project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical distribution designs from EHV to LV for data centres.
• Advise clients on electrical systems and options to meet business needs.
• Lead design of data centre electrical systems and equipment.
• Produce design development notes and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with architects and structural engineers.
• Prepare calculations and tender documentation for electrical systems.
• Monitor installation to ensure compliance with specs and safety codes.
• Engage in client discussions to confirm requirements; work within WSP teams.

Skills

Chartered status

UK/EU regs knowledge

Team leadership

Client-facing ability

IT literacy (Trimble)

HV/mV distribution knowledge

Electrical design knowledge

Code of practice (Uptime/EN50600)

Tools

Trimble/Amtech

ETAP

RevitMEP

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer in London to lead data centre electrical design within the Mission Critical Facilities team. You will develop conceptual designs across EHV to LV, advise clients, and coordinate with architects and structural engineers.

The role requires chartered status (or working towards it), strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with ETAP, Trimble, RevitMEP and AutoCAD. You will join a large London team delivering landmark projects.