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

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

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your career. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer, in our London office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenges projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.

A little more about your role…

• Candidates will 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/requirements available to meet their business needs.
• Leading the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment
• Provide 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
• Ensure coordination other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
• Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers’ requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
• Be comfortable in a client facing role discussing technical subjects with the ability to discuss and agree client requirements.
• Work independently and as part of the WSP global project team.

Your Team

• You will work closely with likeminded individuals on exciting and challenging projects.
• Our Building Services team in London consists of more than a 100 mechanical, electrical, and public health engineers including our E&S and Smart Team members.
• We make extraordinary efforts to attract, develop, engage and retain the best professionals in our fields of expertise because this is what makes us great.
• We put the highest ethical standards at the centre of all we do, and professionalism is inherent in our offering.
• We are humble and act with moral and intellectual integrity, keep our word, treat everyone with respect, support our colleagues, and embrace diversity.
• We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. We promote our young recruits because we believe fresh perspectives bring great ideas and new energy.
• You will be based in our Chancery Lane office in London, offering easy commuting options and a load of amenities just around the corner.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• 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 a technical understanding of relevant IT packages i.e. Trimble (formally Amtech)
• An understanding of the ETAP software package for HV modelling (Fault current, current flow & harmonics)
• An understanding of the Neher-McGrath method of calculating underground cable temperatures & ampacity
• An understanding of the Tier classifications as defined by The Uptime institute, TIA942 and EN50600
• Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals
• Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.

Electrical design skills required:

• Large Power (11Kv) 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

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.