Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical Data Centers

WSP; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP’s kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Herndon, VA office. You will design electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical environments, including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding, while leading assignments and mentoring junior staff.

Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, coordinate with vendors, attend client meetings, and develop drawings and specifications for architects,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 5+ years designing electrical systems for the 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.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptacle, essential and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Lead 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.
• Prepare short circuit, coordination and arc flash calculations.
• Perform construction administration tasks.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM

eTap

Cyme

Job description

WSP’s kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Herndon, VA office. You will design electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical environments, including generator plants, MV distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding, while leading assignments and mentoring junior staff.

Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, coordinate with vendors, attend client meetings, and develop drawings and specifications for architects,