Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer for their NYC office. The role involves designing electrical systems, leading projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, proficient in relevant software, and at least 3 years of experience in the field. A competitive salary between $110,000 and $135,000, along with comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high-performing buildings.
• Proficiency with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap or Cyme.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting and critical infrastructure.
• Lead the electrical design of complex projects.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project team members and clients.

Skills

Building Information Modeling using Revit

Excellent communication skills

Designing electrical systems

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

eTap

Cyme

Job description

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is currently searching for a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer to work at our KW office in NYC: One Penn Plaza, 250 W 34th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY.

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.
• Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams & related practices.
• Support the team during design and construction stages of projects.
• Lead the electrical design of complex projects.
• Work within multi‑discipline project teams to 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 current relationships and develop new relationships.
• Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs.
• Develop equipment rooms layouts, floor plan, and one‑line diagrams.
• Schedule equipment.
• Prepare short‑circuit, coordination and arc‑flash calculations.
• Perform construction administration tasks.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience in 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 applicable software packages including 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable.
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash analysis.
• Experience with the design of highly reliable, robust and concurrently maintainable medium and low voltage infrastructure.
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects.

Compensation & Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $110,000 - $135,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.