Senior to Associate Electrical Engineers - Data Centres (Building Services)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior to Associate Electrical Engineer for their Data Centre Sector in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This position involves designing and advising on electrical distribution systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other disciplines. The ideal candidate will possess Chartered status or equivalent experience, strong technical skills in relevant software, and the ability to lead projects. A commitment to equal opportunities is emphasized in the application process.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or working towards it or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK & EU regulations.
• Proficiency with technical IT packages.
• Experience with HV modelling software.
• Familiarity with underground cable calculations.
• Understanding of data centre classification standards.
• Effective team leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Experience with 3D design software.
• Competency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to pass UK vetting for Security Check.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of electrical distribution designs.
• Advise clients on electrical systems.
• Lead design of data centre electrical systems.
• Produce design development notes and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers.
• Produce calculations for tender documentation.
• Monitor installations for compliance.
• Engage with clients on technical matters.
• Work independently and as part of a global team.

Skills

Chartered status with CIBSE or IET

Technical knowledge of UK & EU regulations

IT literacy with relevant technical packages

Experience with ETAP software for HV modelling

Knowledge of Neher-McGrath method

Understanding of Uptime Institute classifications

Teamwork and leadership skills

Experience with RevitMEP or similar

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC)

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience

Tools

ETAP

Trimble

RevitMEP

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior to Associate Electrical Engineer – Data Centre Sector

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh. Focus: Mission Critical Facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in developing conceptual designs for electrical distribution systems from EHV, HV, MV to Low Voltage incorporating high voltage equipment, generation equipment, UPS plant, low voltage switchgear and power control and monitoring systems.
• Provide advice to clients regarding electrical systems and requirements to meet their business needs.
• Lead the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment.
• Produce written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
• Produce technical specifications for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including architects and structural engineers.
• Produce calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employer’s requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
• Engage in client‑facing discussions of technical subjects and agree on client requirements.
• Work independently and as part of the WSP global project team.

Qualifications

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered status) or equivalent experience.
• Technical knowledge of relevant UK & EU regulations, design guides, etc.
• IT literate with technical understanding of relevant IT packages (e.g. Trimble).
• Experience with the ETAP software package for HV modelling (fault current, current flow & harmonics).
• Knowledge of the Neher‑McGrath method of calculating underground cable temperatures & ampacity.
• Understanding of the Tier classifications as defined by The Uptime Institute, TIA942 and EN50600.
• Ability to work as part of a team and to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals.
• Experience with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allocate and direct work on projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC).

Electrical Design Skills

• Large Power (11 kV) Distribution Systems
• Electrical Building Load Assessments
• Standby Generation and UPS
• Fire/Voice Alarm and Security Systems
• Data Centres and Financial Services Establishments
• Lighting Design (internal and external)
• Lifts
• Combined Heat and Power Plant

Equal Opportunities Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.