Electrical Engineer; Mission Critical​/Data Center

Electrical Engineer – Herndon, VA

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Herndon, VA office. You will design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium‑voltage distribution, UPS, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.

• Design electrical systems for buildings, including lighting, receptacle, general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure.
• Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects.
• Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams & related practices.
• Support the team during design and construction stages of projects.
• Lead the electrical design of complex projects.
• Work within multi‑discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Lead and mentor entry‑level and junior engineers.
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers.
• Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders.
• Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs.
• Interact regularly with clients to maintain current relationships and develop new relationships.
• Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Research & recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs.
• Develop equipment room layouts, floor plans, and one‑line diagrams.
• Schedule equipment.
• Prepare short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash calculations.
• Perform construction administration tasks.
• Survey and evaluate existing conditions.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high‑performing commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical/data center buildings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap or Cyme.
• Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes.
• Ability to organize and present design information to project staff.
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self‑starter.
• Ability to travel to project sites.

• EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable.
• Experience with analysis and modeling of short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash analysis.
• Experience with the design of highly reliable, robust, and concurrently maintainable medium and low voltage infrastructure.
• Mission‑Critical/Data Center experience.
• Experience with international projects.

Medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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 will not be considered in employment decisions.

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