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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Lead Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Description

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support their office in Milwaukee, WI. The successful candidate will design complex power and other building systems, lead projects, and manage a team of electrical engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Lead the development of initial electrical system concepts
  • 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
  • Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents
  • Attend and lead client meetings
  • Manage and mentor junior staff
  • Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
  • 7+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for high-performing, commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings
  • Experience mentoring and training others in the field
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact well with others
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems and codes

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • 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

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
  • LEED
  • Uptime ATD
  • Short Circuit Coordination
  • Arc Flash Studies

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/85611

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