Description
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Electrical Department Lead for their office in Herndon, VA. This role involves designing complex power and building systems, leading projects, and managing a team of electrical engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Design complex power and building systems, including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, and uninterruptible power systems
- Lead projects and a team of electrical engineers
- 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
- 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
- Collaborate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers
- Perform project management activities, including writing proposals, establishing budgets, and managing client interactions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
- 12+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high-performing, commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience mentoring and training others in the field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact well with others and develop high-quality technical and professional deliverables
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enhancing credentials (LEED, Uptime ATD, etc.)
- 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