Facilities Electrical Engineer- REMOTE OPTION

Job Summary

Senior technical role responsible for the design, implementation, and management of electrical systems across the organization's facilities portfolio. This position ensures reliable, efficient, and safe electrical infrastructure while supporting business operations and growth objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Design
• Develops long-term electrical infrastructure strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ledesigns and specifies electrical systems for new construction, renovations, and major upgrades including power distribution, emergency power, lighting systems, and renewable energy integration.
• Conducts capacity planning and load analysis to support current and future facility needs.

• Operations & Maintenance Management
• Oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all electrical systems including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, and distribution equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, local codes).
• Initiates and leads engineering audits including on-site visits.
• Produces reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediations.

• Project Technical Support
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Reviews and approves electrical drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Performs design and equipment submittal review for new and existing Gateway locations that are a 24/7 operational strict SLA requirements.

• Energy Management
• Identifies and implements energy efficiency initiatives and cost reduction opportunities.
• Monitors energy consumption patterns and recommends improvements.

Skills And Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail.
• Able to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
• To act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with NetSuite.
• Familiarity with sustainability requirements preferred.
• Experience with facility and systems monitoring best practices, data analysis, incident management and troubleshooting preferred.

Education, Experience, And Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• 7-10+ years of experience in facilities electrical engineering or related field.
• Deep knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and utility systems.
• Experience with high and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design software and building management systems.
• Experience with critical facilities (data centers, healthcare, manufacturing) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed.
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours).
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.