Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Dallas, TX office. This role 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
• Previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit
• Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferred
• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit coordination and arc flash studies
• Experience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards

Skills

• Advanced analytical and design techniques
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring
• Technical expertise in electrical systems

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Opportunities for career growth and knowledge base expansion

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and designed to meet the needs of the role and the individual.