Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer & Power Systems Expert

WSP; City of Troy (NY); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Parental leave

Bereavement and voting time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant to design complex power and building systems including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

The role offers a hybrid schedule from any of WSP's offices. The ideal candidate will lead the project team, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and deliver high-quality electrical system concepts and documentation.

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals.
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts.
• Design complex and large electrical medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems and electrical building systems (i.e. general power, lighting, grounding, etc.).
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions.
• Survey and evaluation of existing conditions.
• Perform construction administration.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors and manufacturers.

Skills

Lead project electrical engineer

BIM familiarity (Revit)

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

WSP is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Lead Consultant to design complex power and building systems including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

The role offers a hybrid schedule from any of WSP's offices. The ideal candidate will lead the project team, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and deliver high-quality electrical system concepts and documentation.