Senior to Associate Electrical Engineers - Data Centres (Building Services)
Job Description
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your career. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
WSP has an opportunity for an experienced Senior to Associate Electrical Engineer, in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, focusing on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and technically challenging projects within this fast paced sector. WSP is currently involved in numerous projects, working with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients, both within the UK and across EMEA.
- Candidates will support the team in developing conceptual designs for electrical distribution systems from EHV, HV, MV to Low Voltage incorporating high voltage equipment, generation equipment, UPS plant, low voltage switchgear and power control and monitoring systems
- Provide advice to clients regarding electrical systems/requirements available to meet their business needs.
- Leading the design of data centre electrical systems and equipment
- Provide written reports of system options in the form of design development notes.
- Produce technical specifications for electrical systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and client requirements
- Ensure coordination with other disciplines including Architect and Structural engineers
- Produce calculations, technical/equipment specification documentation for tender.
- Monitor installation of designed equipment/systems to ensure compliance with employers’ requirements, design specifications and all relevant safety codes.
- Be comfortable in a client facing role discussing technical subjects with the ability to discuss and agree client requirements.
- Work independently and as part of the WSP global project team.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…
- Chartered status with CIBSE or IET (or working towards Chartered status) or equivalent experience
- Technical knowledge of relevant UK & EU regulations, design guides, etc
- IT literate with a technical understanding of relevant IT packages i.e. Trimble (formally Amtech)
- An understanding of the ETAP software package for HV modelling (Fault current, current flow & harmonics)
- An understanding of the Neher-McGrath method of calculating underground cable temperatures & ampacity
- An understanding of the Tier classifications as defined by The Uptime institute, TIA942 and EN50600
- Able to work as part of a team as well as ability to effectively lead, direct and mentor individuals
- Have understanding of working with RevitMEP or other 3D design software to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
- Have working knowledge of AutoCAD to allow the allocation / direction of work on projects.
- Must be able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)
- Large Power (11Kv) Distribution Systems
- Electrical Building Load Assessments
- Standby Generation and UPS
- Fire/Voice Alarm and Security Systems
- Data Centres and Financial Services Establishments
- Lighting Design (internal and external)
- Lifts
- Combined Heat and Power Plant
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
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