Senior to Associate Electrical Engineers – Data Centres (Building Services)

Overview

In this role, you lead the design of data centre electrical systems within WSP’s Mission Critical Facilities team, leveraging large-scale power distribution expertise to deliver compliant, high-performance solutions. You collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to shape concept designs from HV to LV, document options, and supervise installation to meet safety and project standards. You will be involved in UK/EMEA projects for colocation providers, end users, and enterprise clients, contributing to a globally connected engineering culture. This opportunity offers technical challenge, mentorship, and a pathway to Chartered status within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy (two days remote)
• Virtual GP and healthcare support
• Gymflex scheme and menopause support
• Flexible working and additional leave options
• Chartership mentoring and training

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical distribution designs from EHV to LV including HV equipment, generation, UPS, switchgear, and power monitoring systems
• Provide advisory input to clients on electrical system options to meet business needs
• Lead the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment
• Produce design development notes and technical specifications; ensure standards compliance
• Coordinate with Architects and Structural engineers; prepare tender calculations and equipment documentation
• Monitor installation to ensure compliance with employer requirements and safety codes
• Engage in client-facing discussions to capture requirements and align solutions
• Work autonomously and with WSP’s global project team

Key requirements

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards) or equivalent experience
• Technical knowledge of UK & EU electrical design regulations and guides
• IT literacy with familiarity of Trimble (Amtech) software
• Experience with ETAP for HV modelling (fault currents, harmonics)
• Knowledge of Neher-McGrath method for underground cable temperatures & ampacity
• Understanding of Uptime Institute tiers, TIA942 and EN50600
• Ability to lead and mentor; team collaboration skills
• Experience with RevitMEP and AutoCAD for project work
• Large Power (11kV) distribution systems, standby generation and UPS, fire/voice alarm and security systems
• Data centres and financial services establishments, lighting design, lifts, CHP plant

• Client-facing communication
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Collaboration across disciplines
• 11kV distribution design
• UPS and standby generation systems
• Electrical building load assessments

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