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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Electrical Engineering to work in our Tempe, AZ office.

As an AVP Electrical Engineer, you will design complex power and other building systems, lead projects, and manage a team of electrical engineers. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing complex power and building systems, such as generator plants, medium voltage distribution, and uninterruptible power systems
  • Leading projects and teams of electrical engineers
  • Producing high-quality technical and professional deliverables for projects and proposals
  • Applying deep knowledge of engineering techniques across multiple technical functions
  • Utilizing advanced analytical and design techniques to solve technical problems
  • Presenting complex technical solutions to clients
  • Managing and coordinating project teams and projects
  • Developing work plans to address technical issues within project time and budget
  • Collaborating with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers
  • Performing project management activities, including writing proposals and managing client interactions
  • Coordinating activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design issues
  • Mentoring and managing junior staff

The ideal candidate has:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
  • 10+ 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
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes
  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

Preferred qualifications include:

  • 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

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • LEED
  • Uptime ATD
  • Short Circuit Coordination
  • Arc Flash Studies
  • International Codes and Standards

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/91526

Apply on kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company