Job Description
Overview Principal / Associate Electrical Engineers - Data Centres (Building Services) role at WSP. Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh. Focus on the Data Centre sector with our Mission Critical Facilities team. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects within this fast paced sector, collaborating with Colocation Providers, End Users and Enterprise clients across the UK and across EMEA.
WSP are currently involved in numerous projects across data centres and related facilities.
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? 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.
Responsibilities 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 employersโ 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.
Qualifications 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)
Electrical design skills 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
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Job Details
Posted Date:
December 17, 2025
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Company:
WSP
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