Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant

WSP Global Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to design complex power and building systems for data centers from Dallas or Houston. You will lead projects and a team of electrical engineers, delivering high-quality technical outputs for proposals and clients.

You will apply deep engineering knowledge across multiple functions, coordinate with vendors, and manage budgets and client interactions. The role requires PE licensure, strong BIM with Revit, and prior data center or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for high performing commercial or industrial facilities.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States.
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter.

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 well-developed advanced experience in electrical discipline.
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts.
• Develop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget.
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawings and specifications for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
• 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.
• Design complex and large electrical MV/LV distribution systems and building systems.
• Survey and evaluation of existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering (electrical building systems emphasis)

Professional Engineer (PE)

LEED (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Accelerate possibilities . The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers—supporting the world’s leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’ biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible.

With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career while shaping the future of the data center industry.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer to work out of either Dallas, TX or Houston, TX. As a Lead Electrical Engineer with us, you will design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

Your Impact

• 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 well-developed advanced experience in electrical discipline
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
• 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
• 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
• Design complex and large electrical medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems and electrical building systems (i.e. general power, lighting, grounding, etc.)
• Survey and evaluation of existing conditions
• Perform construction administration
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members. Candidate will have previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 7+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing commercial or industrial
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience mentoring and training others in field
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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.