Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering to join our team in kW Dallas, TX. This role involves designing complex power and other building systems, leading projects, and a team of electrical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding
• Lead projects and project teams
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Coordinate activities concerning technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• Perform construction administration
• 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 evaluate existing conditions
• Develop project specifications
• Participate in local professional organizations
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 10+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact well with others
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit coordination and arc flash studies
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

Benefits

WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of services designed to support your career growth and well-being. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role is full-time and based in kW Dallas, TX.