Senior to Associate Electrical Engineers - Data Centres; Building Services

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your career. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your career. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP have an opportunity for an experienced Senior to
Associate Electrical Engineer
, in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team
. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenges projects within this fast paced sector. WSP are currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA. To find out more about our Mission Critical business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP:

• Candidates will support the team in developing conceptual designs for electrical distribution systems from EHV, HV, MV to Low Voltage incorporating high voltage equipment, generation equipment, UPS plant, low voltage switch gear and power control and monitoring systems
• Provide advice to clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs.
• Leading the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment
• Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
• Produce technical specifications for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
• Ensure coordination other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
• Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
• Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers’ requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
• Be comfortable in a client facing role discussing technical subjects with the ability to discuss and agree client requirements.
• Work independently and as part of the WSP global project team.

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered status) or equivalent experience
• Technical knowledge of relevant UK & EU regulations, design guides, etc
• IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages i.e. Trimble (formally Amtech)
• An understanding of the ETAP software package for HV modelling (Fault current, current flow & harmonics)
• An understanding of the Neher-McGrath method of calculating underground cable temperatures & ampacity
• An understanding of the Tier classifications as defined by The Uptime institute, TIA
  942 and EN50600
• Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals
• Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
• Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)

• Large Power (11
  
  Kv) Distribution Systems
• Electrical Building Load Assessments
• Standby…