Job DescriptionThis Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a
Lead Electrical Engineer to be located in our
Dallas, TX office
. As a
Lead 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 while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.
Your Impact
- Produce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
- 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
- Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
- 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 evaluation of existing conditions
- Perform construction administration
- 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
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. Candidate will have previous experience as a lead project electrical engineer capable of directing the project team.
Required Qualifications- 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)
- Experience mentoring and training others in field
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
- Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
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
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