Data Center Electrical Engineer, Consultant

Accelerate possibilities . The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers—supporting the world’s leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’ biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible. With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career while shaping the future of the data center industry. This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Electrical Engineer for our any of our offices. As an Electrical Engineer with us, you will design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding. Your Impact Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptable, 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 WSP 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 and mentor entry-level and junior engineers Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs Interact regularly with clients to maintain current relationships and develop new relationships Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders Research & recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs Develop equipment rooms layouts, floor plan, and one-line diagrams Schedule equipment Prepare short circuit, coordination and arc flash calculations Perform construction administration tasks Survey and evaluate existing conditions Who You Are The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis 3+ 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 WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $97,000-$135,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. # LI-TB1