Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)
About the role
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for our Herndon, VA office. This position involves designing complex power and other building systems, leading projects, and a team of electrical engineers.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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 electrical discipline
- 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 (i.e. general power, lighting, grounding, etc.)
- Survey and evaluate of existing conditions
- Develop and maintain client relationships
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
- 7+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing commercial or industrial
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Strong communication skills
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
- 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
Benefits
At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you will benefit from a flexible and agile workplace model, comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, and opportunities for career growth and knowledge expansion.
Pay
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Schedule
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Contact
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact email or submission process here].
Equal Opportunity Employer
kW Mission Critical Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
Notice to Third Party Agencies
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of kW Mission Critical Engineering and we will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.