Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Centers)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team based out of our Atlanta, GA office. This role offers a hybrid schedule and is responsible for designing complex power and other building systems, leading projects, and mentoring 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 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 sector
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 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 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

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.

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