Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP in the U.S.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for their Dallas, TX office. This role involves designing complex electrical systems and leading a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering, 7+ years of relevant experience, and be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE). The role demands strong communication skills and familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit. Comprehensive benefits are offered, focusing on health and financial stability throughout one's career.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design complex power and building systems as a Lead Electrical Engineer.
• Produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects.
• Perform project management activities including writing proposals and establishing budgets.

Skills

Electrical Systems Design

Building Information Modeling (Revit)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Job description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, designs data centers and mission‑critical environments globally.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently searching for a Lead Electrical Engineer to be located in our Dallas, TX office. As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will design complex power and building systems, leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

Your Impact

• Produce high‑quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Apply deep knowledge of engineering techniques across multiple technical functions
• Utilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
• Exemplify advanced experience in the electrical discipline
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
• Develop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget
• Work within multidisciplinary 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 (e.g., general power, lighting, grounding)
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

Who You Are

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, strong communication skills, and experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on electrical building systems
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
• Experience with short‑circuit coordination and arc‑flash studies
• Mission‑critical/Data Center experience
• International project experience and knowledge of international codes and standards

Benefits

Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.