Power Studies Engineer; Mission Critical​/Data Center

Power Studies Engineer

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 offer employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture, consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently searching for a Power Studies Engineer in one of three locations:
Milwaukee, WI;
Atlanta, GA; or Herndon, VA. As a Power Studies Engineer
, you will analyze complex power and building systems including generator plants, medium‑voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, selectively coordinate medium‑voltage relays and low‑voltage circuit breakers, and perform arc‑flash analysis. You will compile data into final reports for project leads.

• Perform preliminary short‑circuit calculations to validate equipment ratings during design.
• Build power system models that accurately reflect designed and constructed systems.
• Perform medium‑ and low‑voltage coordination studies to develop optimum protective relay and breaker settings balancing safety and operational reliability.
• Evaluate submitted equipment for capability to withstand available fault current at points throughout the distribution system.
• Perform arc‑flash studies in compliance with NFPA and industry standards.
• Generate short‑circuit, coordination, and arc‑flash study reports, along with arc‑flash labels.
• Perform reliability studies in accordance with IEEE Gold Book standards and industry practices.
• Lead junior staff, train, and mentor.
• Coordinate with internal design leads and clients to obtain required information, discuss options, and develop solutions.
• Educate clients on the importance of breaker coordination and arc‑flash.
• Perform QA/QC on calculations and studies performed by others.
• Refine and maintain standards for power studies and reports across offices.
• Assist project management with scheduling, scope development, and proposal development.
• Strategically contribute to overall firm goals.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

The ideal candidate is interested in power studies production work to support projects and has a background in physics or engineering as well as experience in building design or power studies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3‑5 years electrical power studies experience
• Technical leadership and strong background in electrical studies
• Knowledge of building codes, NFPA 70 & 70E, and IEEE 1584
• Experience with SKM Power Tools
• Strategic thinking, suggesting, and implementing improvements
• Ability to listen to client needs, engage with design team members, and drive projects beyond expectations
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate

• Protective relaying design experience
• Experience with Relia Soft Block Sim
• P.E.
• Large‑scale facilities or Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with other power studies tools (ETAP, Easypower, etc.)

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