Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

　　Req ID 17253

　　Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

　　Who We Are

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW 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 Opportunity

　　kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer that can be located for our kW 1 Penn Plaza, New York, New York 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

　　Present complex technical solutions to clients

　　Manage and coordinate project teams and projects

　　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

　　Attend and lead client meetings

　　Manage and mentor junior staff

　　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

　　Coordinate activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues

　　Coordinate the activities of technical staff from project award through project completion

　　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

　　Develop project specifications

　　Perform construction administration

　　Develop and maintain client relationships

　　Contribute and interact with team, develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

　　Participate in local professional organization (attend meetings/lectures), i.e., poster sessions, participate in conference panel

　　Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

　　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, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings

　　Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

　　Experience mentoring and training others in field

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and contribute to high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals

　　Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes

　　Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

　　Participate in conference programs including panels, lectures, poster sessions, papers and presentations

　　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

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

　　Expected Salary: $89,200 - $182,000

　　WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law

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　　Additional Requirements

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

　　Travel Required: 10%

　　Job Status: Regular

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA

　　All locations: US-NY-New York

　　About WSP

　　WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

　　WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

　　At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

　　WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

　　The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

　　NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

　　WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.