Senior Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our kW Troy, NY 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 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
• 5+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• Excellent 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
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff
• 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

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,900 - $124,600

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet client needs

Contact

To apply, please visit our website or contact us directly.

WSP

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.