Lead Electrical EngineerkW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects.
We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work." Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.This OpportunitykW 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 ImpactProduce high quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposalsApply deep knowledge of engineering techniques across multiple technical functionsUtilize advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problemsExemplify well-developed advanced experience in electrical disciplineLead the development of initial electrical system conceptsDevelop work plans to address technical issues within project time and budgetWork within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building ownersCollaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors and manufacturersPerform project management activities including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactionsDesign 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 conditionsPerform construction administrationDevelop and maintain client relationshipsProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policiesWho You AreThe 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 QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis7+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing commercial or industrialRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)Experience mentoring and training others in fieldStrong working knowledge of electrical systems and codesAttention to detail, highly organized, self-starterPreferred Qualifications:Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.) preferredExperience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit coordination and arc flash studiesMission Critical/Data Center experienceExperience with international projects and knowledge of international codes and standards