Electrical Engineer – Data Center

Essential Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data center and mission critical facilities, including:
• Power distribution systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Switchgear
• PDU and RPPs
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Loading and lighting controls
• Emergency power systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, one-line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and construction documents
• Cook up electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural, technology, and commissioning teams
• Support short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load calculations
• Participate in design meetings, client coordination meetings, and project reviews
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor questions during construction
• Aid in field investigations, site visits, punch walks, and commissioning activities
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable deadlines
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred
• Experience with mission critical, data center, or large commercial electrical systems preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with SKM, ETAP, or other electrical analysis software preferred
• Understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable energy codes
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills

Preferred Experience

• Data center or colocation facility design
• Tier classification and redundancy concepts
• Utility coordination and power studies
• Arc flash and coordination studies
• Generator paralleling systems
• Mission critical commissioning processes
• BIM coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Sustainable and energy-efficient design practices

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service skills
• Interest in emerging technologies and critical infrastructure systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with periodic travel to project sites and client meetings
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional site visits to active construction or operational data center environments may be required