Data Center Electrical Engineer (Lead—Mentor & Design)

WSP USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace model

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design complex power and building systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities in Houston or Dallas. You will lead electrical design efforts, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and interact with clients to translate requirements into drawings and specifications.

This role requires hands-on experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and power systems, plus travel to project sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performing, commercial, industrial or mission-critical/data center buildings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap or Cyme.
• Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes.
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptacle, general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects.
• Lead the electrical design of complex projects.
• Develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Lead and mentor entry-level and junior engineers.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
• Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs.
• Interact regularly with clients to maintain relationships and develop new ones.
• Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research & recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs.
• Develop equipment rooms layouts, floor plans, and one-line diagrams.
• Prepare short circuit, coordination and arc flash calculations.
• Perform construction administration tasks.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

eTap

Cyme

Job description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design complex power and building systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities in Houston or Dallas. You will lead electrical design efforts, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and interact with clients to translate requirements into drawings and specifications.

This role requires hands-on experience with Revit, AutoCAD, and power systems, plus travel to project sites