Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President for Electrical Engineering in New York. The ideal candidate will lead the electrical design process for mission-critical and commercial projects, manage project teams, and produce high-quality deliverables.

With over 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, the successful applicant will also mentor junior staff and ensure adherence to safety regulations. Competitive salary of $175,000 - $213,000 and rich benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for critical buildings.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Experience mentoring and training others.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables.
• Lead project teams and manage client interactions.
• Design complex electrical distribution systems.

Skills

Electrical system design

Project management

Mentoring and training

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering – kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company. Role based in the kW NYC office.

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 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 (general power, lighting, grounding, etc.)
• Survey and evaluate 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
• Participate in local professional organization (meetings/lectures), e.g., poster sessions, 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 10+ years of experience designing electrical systems for high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
• Experience with 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

Compensation and Benefits

Expected Salary: $175,000 - $213,000. WSP provides a suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.