Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus on electrical systems
5+ years of experience in electrical system design for commercial, industrial, or data center buildings
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap, or Cyme
Knowledge of building, electrical, and energy codes
Highly organized with attention to detail and self-starter mentality
Willingness to travel to project sites
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems for buildings, including lighting and critical infrastructure
Plan and execute engineering tasks independently or as part of a team
Support design and construction phases of projects
Lead electrical design for complex projects
Develop drawing and specification documents for multi-discipline teams
Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
Mentor entry-level and junior engineers
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with multi-discipline teams
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement with clients and stakeholders
Involvement in innovative and complex projects
Potential for travel to diverse project sites
Full Job Description
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for our Atlanta, GA office. 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
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
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About WSP
WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
