Electrical Engineer: Mission Critical Data Center Design

WSP Global Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our U.S. offices to design complex power and building systems for data centers, including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.

You will lead electrical design on complex projects and mentor junior engineers within multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering with electrical emphasis, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical 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, receptable, 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 WSP engineering teams & related practices
• Independently, 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 & 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

eTap

Cyme

Job description

WSP is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our U.S. offices to design complex power and building systems for data centers, including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.

You will lead electrical design on complex projects and mentor junior engineers within multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering with electrical emphasis, 3+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit,