Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

WSP Global Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant to join our hybrid teams across the U.S. This role focuses on designing complex power and building systems for mission-critical data centers, including generator plants, MV/LV distribution, lighting, and grounding, while leading projects and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 7+ years in electrical design, proficiency with Revit, and strong communication skills to coordinate with architects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Revit

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant to join our hybrid teams across the U.S. This role focuses on designing complex power and building systems for mission-critical data centers, including generator plants, MV/LV distribution, lighting, and grounding, while leading projects and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 7+ years in electrical design, proficiency with Revit, and strong communication skills to coordinate with architects,