Electrical Engineer, NY

About the role

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in New York. This is a remote role focused on supporting the design and coordination of complex electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States.
• Design, model, and simulate electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers.
• Develop electrical systems, including power distribution, UPS, standby generators, and security systems.
• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings and ensure compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
• Use BIM tools to virtually construct electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Assist in coordinating projects, including on-site supervision.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with data center projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and energy efficiency principles.
• Clear understanding of NEC, IEEE, and international electrical codes relevant to mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software.
• Experience performing power system studies (short circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis) using SKM, Etap, or EasyPower Software.
• Experience performing underground ductbank ampacity/heat (NeherMcGrath) studies.
• Good understanding of electrical systems design, including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and security systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and codes.
• Experience with BIM and CAD tools.
• Ability to perform power system studies.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment.
• Career growth potential.
• Competitive salary.
• Competitive benefits package: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s retirement plan.
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

Remote role.