Data Center Electrical Engineer, Consultant

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments globally. This Electrical Engineer position is based in the Houston, TX or Dallas, TX office. The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

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 kW MCE 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 plans, and one-line diagrams
• Schedule equipment
• Prepare short circuit, coordination, and arc flash calculations
• Perform construction administration tasks
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
• 3+ years of experience designing electrical systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap, or Cyme
• Knowledge of building, electrical, and energy codes
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
• Ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable
• Experience with analysis and modeling of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis
• Experience with design of highly reliable, robust, and concurrently maintainable Medium and Low Voltage infrastructure
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. 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 employee’s career.

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. kW Mission Critical Engineering’s office culture is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.”