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

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in our London Mission Critical Facilities team, you will lead the electrical design of data centre projects from high- to low-voltage, advise clients on system options, and ensure cross-disciplinary coordination. You’ll develop concept designs, produce specifications and reports, and oversee installation to meet safety and client requirements. This role combines hands-on engineering with client interaction and global project collaboration, in a fast-paced data centre environment. You’ll contribute to landmark critical facilities and shape engineering solutions for Colocation Providers, End Users, and Enterprises.

Pay / Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Hybrid working policy
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Thrive wellbeing programme
• Virtual GP service
• Gymflex (up to 40% off gym memberships)

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual electrical distribution designs from EHV to LV, including HV equipment, generation, UPS, switchgear and monitoring systems
• Advise clients on electrical systems to meet business needs
• Lead the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment
• Produce design development notes and technical specifications compliant with standards
• Coordinate with Architect and Structural engineers and other disciplines
• Prepare calculations and tender documentation (technical specs)
• Monitor installation to ensure compliance with employer requirements and safety codes
• Engage in client-facing discussions to clarify and agree requirements
• Work both independently and within the WSP global project team

Key requirements

• Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered status) or equivalent experience
• Technical knowledge of UK & EU regulations and design guides
• IT literacy with Trimble (Amtech)
• Understanding of ETAP for HV modelling
• Knowledge of Neher-McGrath method for underground cable calculations
• Awareness of Tier classifications per The Uptime Institute, TIA-942 and EN 50600
• Team leadership and mentoring abilities
• Experience with RevitMEP and AutoCAD for project work
• Electrical design experience in Large Power (11kV) distribution, UPS, standby generation, fire/voice alarm, data centres, lighting, lifts, CHP

• Client-facing communication
• Collaborative teamwork
• Mentoring and directing others
• Large Power (11kV) distribution design
• Electrical building load assessments
• Standby generation and UPS systems

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