Senior Power Studies Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

Job Title and Location Power Studies Engineer • Houston, TX Your Impact Perform preliminary short circuit calculations to validate equipment ratings during design. Build power system models which accurately reflect designed and constructed systems. Perform medium- and low‑voltage coordination studies to develop optimum protective relay and breaker settings balancing safety and operational reliability. Evaluate submitted equipment for capability to withstand available fault current at points throughout the distribution system. Perform arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA and industry standards. Generate short circuit, coordination, and arc flash study reports, along with arc flash labels. Perform reliability studies in accordance with IEEE Gold Book standards and industry practices. Lead junior staff, train, and mentor. Coordinate with internal design leads and clients to obtain required information, discuss options, and develop solutions. Educate clients on the importance of breaker coordination and arc flash. Perform QA/QC on calculations and studies performed by others. Refine and maintain standards for power studies and reports across offices. Assist project management with scheduling, scope development, and proposal development. Strategically contribute to overall firm goals. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are The ideal candidate is interested in power studies production work to support projects and has a background in physics or engineering as well as experience in building design or power studies. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant work experience. 5+ years electrical power studies experience. Technical leadership and strong background in electrical studies. Knowledge of building codes, NFPA 70 & 70E, and IEEE 1584. Experience with SKM PowerTools. Strategic thinking, suggesting, and implementing improvements. Ability to listen to client needs, engage with design team members, and drive project beyond expectations. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate. Preferred Qualifications Protective relaying design experience. Experience with ReliaSoft BlockSim. P.E. Large scale facilities or Mission Critical/Data Center experience. Experience with other power studies tools (ETAP, Easypower, etc.). Compensation and Benefits WSP provides 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. Expected Salary: $104,000 - $150,000. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Notice to Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Other Requirements The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.