WSP

Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP$100K — $130K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical systems focus
  • 7+ years of experience in high-performance electrical system design
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Mentoring and training experience in the field
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and codes
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of generator plants and electrical distribution systems
  • Produce high-quality technical documents for projects and proposals
  • Utilize advanced analytical techniques to address technical challenges
  • Develop initial electrical system concepts for projects
  • Manage project plans to ensure timely and budget-conscious execution
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to create specifications for construction
  • Maintain strong client relationships and oversee project management activities

Benefits

  • Collaborative project environment with multi-discipline teams
  • Opportunity for mentorship and training within the team
  • Engagement in complex, high-impact projects
  • Focus on innovation in technical solutions
  • Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to health policies
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer to be located in our Tempe, AZoffice. 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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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.
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