Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
About the role
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Herndon, VA office. 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
- 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 in designing electrical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
- Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal
- 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
Benefits
At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you will be part of a dynamic team working on innovative, award-winning projects. We offer increased professional development and career opportunities, along with a supportive office culture recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work."
Pay
Competitive salary and benefits package
Schedule
Full-time position
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.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
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