Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
About the role
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team based in either Merrimack, NH or Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will design complex power and other building systems, including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.
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
- 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
- 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
- Research & recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs
- Develop equipment rooms layouts, floor plans, and one-line diagrams
- Prepare short circuit, coordination, and arc flash calculations
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
- 3+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Proficiency with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap or Cyme
- Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes
- 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 the analysis and modeling of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis
- Experience with the design of highly reliable, robust and concurrently maintainable Medium and Low Voltage infrastructure
- Mission Critical/Data Center experience
- Experience with international projects
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs 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.
Contact
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].