Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant
WSP USA Services
Houston, TX · Posted November 10, 2026
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About the job
Accelerate possibilities . The WSP Data Center CoE (Center of Excellence) is growing, and we’re looking for smart, responsive, collaborative people to join us. Our CoE is 100% focused on data centers—supporting the world’s leading AI and cloud infrastructure companies. You’ll work to help tackle our clients’ biggest challenges: Where to build? How to secure power and water? How to develop responsibly and become a valued part of the community? AI is transforming life from scientific discoveries to smarter transportation and more sustainable communities. Data centers make it possible.
With us, you can build impact, deliver remarkable projects, and grow your career while shaping the future of the data center industry.
This Opportunity
WSP is looking for a Data Center Electrical Engineer, Senior Consultant for our Atlanta, GA office. As an Electrical Engineer with us, you will design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.
Your Impact
Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptable, general, essential, and critical electrical infrastructure
Work in a team or independently, planning and executing engineering tasks within projects
Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the WSP engineering teams & related practices
Independently, support the team during design and construction stages of projects
Lead the electrical design of complex projects
Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
Attend client meetings and contribute to discussions
Lead and mentor entry-level and junior engineers
Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members, equipment vendors, and manufacturers
Communicate complex electrical engineering concepts and decisions to clients and stakeholders
Integrate complex electrical engineering requirements into facility designs
Interact regularly with clients to maintain current relationships and develop new relationships
Lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Research & recommend fundamental components identified in electrical designs
Develop equipment rooms layouts, floor plan, and one-line diagrams
Schedule equipment
Prepare short circuit, coordination and arc flash calculations
Perform construction administration tasks
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Who You Are
The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis
5+ years of experience in designing electrical systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings.
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, eTap or Cyme.
Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes.
Ability to organize and present design information to project staff
Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
Ability to travel to project sites
Preferred Qualifications:
EIT or Registered Professional Engineer (PE), if applicable
Experience with the analysis and modeling of short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis
Experience with the design of highly reliable, robust and concurrently maintainable Medium and Low Voltage infrastructure
Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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