Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects and travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we offer employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture, consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.”

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Herndon, VA office. In this role, you will design complex power and other building systems, including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding, while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
• Apply deep knowledge of engineering techniques across multiple technical functions
• Utilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
• Exemplify well-developed, advanced experience in the electrical discipline
• Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
• 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
• 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
• Design complex and large electrical medium voltage and low voltage distribution systems and electrical building systems (e.g., general power, lighting, grounding)
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions
• Perform construction administration
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an electrical building systems emphasis
• 7+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high-performing commercial or industrial environments
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience mentoring and training others in the field
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

Preferred Qualifications

• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.)
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit coordination and arc flash studies
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards
• 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
• Previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing a project team

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected salary range: $149,000 – $182,000, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.