Electrical Department Lead (Mission Critical/Data Center)

What You’ll Do

• Design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding
• Lead projects and a team of electrical engineers
• Develop initial electrical system concepts
• Present complex technical solutions to clients
• Manage and coordinate project teams and projects
• Develop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget
• Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
• Attend and lead client meetings
• Manage and mentor junior staff
• 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
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
• 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
• Perform construction administration
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Contribute and interact with team, develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Participate in local professional organization (attend meetings/lectures), i.e., poster sessions, participate in conference panel
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP"s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Who You Are

• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit
• Strong communication skills
• An interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members
• Previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

About WSP

• WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
• We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
• We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
• With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
• We provide a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
• We offer 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.
• We want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.