Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer — Lead Designer

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for our Atlanta, GA office. You will design complex power and building systems including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm and grounding.

You will lead electrical design on complex data center projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate with clients and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 5+ 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 travel to project sites

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 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

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Cyme

Education

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

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

ETAP

Cyme

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for our Atlanta, GA office. You will design complex power and building systems including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm and grounding.

You will lead electrical design on complex data center projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate with clients and vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.