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Be a part of an engineering team where from day one, you will collaborate and add value to every project.
Keep the internet running and the world working! At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, that’s exactly what we do. Simply, data centers are buildings that store information technology. These mission critical facilities must remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your role is to design the building infrastructure—power and cooling systems—to make sure that happens.
Be a part of an engineering team where from day one, you will collaborate and add value to every project. Gain invaluable experience early in your career. Not only will you be designing building systems, you’ll interact with all internal mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunication engineers, external design partners like architects and structural engineers, and equipment vendors for the development of drawings and specifications. Then, travel to project locations during construction and watch your designs being built for some of the largest companies in the world.
Do you want to work on innovative, award-winning projects, travel and see your designs being built, and enjoy an occasional game of ping-pong, lunch and learn, or after-hours’ camaraderie? Are you looking for career growth? Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.
This Opportunity
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer for our offices in Troy, NY office. As an Electrical Engineer with us, you will analyze complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.
Your Impact
Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard engineering and design techniques under the direction and guidance of senior engineers
Work with multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.
Attend client meetings
Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and equipment vendors and manufacturers
Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptable, general, essential and critical electrical infrastructure
Select and schedule equipment
Prepare calculations and specifications
Understand short circuit, coordination, and arc flash calculations
Perform construction administration tasks with assistance from senior staff
Work alongside senior engineers to survey and evaluate existing worksite conditions
The ideal candidate is motivated, proactive, and excited to learn. Candidate shows a strong interest in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, communicating and collaborating with internal and external design, client and construction team members, and a desire to travel.
1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to travel to project sites
Interest in innovative design, specifically in renewable energies and sustainable, high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings.
EIT License, or ability to obtain EIT
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes
Knowledge of SKM, eTap or Cyme software
Previous building design or construction internship experience
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $84,000 - $101,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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