Lead Electrical Engineer
RK Industries · Aurora, CO · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the electrical design for modular infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications, including but not limited to modular data centers, power modules, e-houses, electrical skids, and other specialized electrical systems.
- Develop and review single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring layouts for both AC and DC systems supporting critical power applications.
- Lead and interpret the design and integration of Building Management Systems (BMS), security, controls, and networking infrastructure within modular power and data center solutions.
- Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other electrical design platforms to develop detailed models, layouts, and construction drawings for modular power systems, ensuring design accuracy, coordination, and manufacturability.
- Evaluate and specify electrical components including transformers, busways, panel boards, cable tray, cable bus etc.
- Partner with supply chain and operations teams to review vendor equipment designs, verify technical data, and approve submittals for major electrical equipment.
- Provide technical feedback during shop drawing and build reviews to ensure wiring details, terminations, and layouts meet manufacturing and code requirements.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70/70E, UL, IBC, and IEC standards as applicable to modular design and installation.
- Lead efforts to improve electrical design standardization, reducing rework and promoting scalable, repeatable system designs.
- Provide technical mentorship to Electrical Engineers and Designers, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and manufacturability.
- Act as a subject matter expert for all electrical power integration and modular system challenges during design and production phases.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field
- Master Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering is a plus
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
- 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering, design and integration experience in critical power systems, modular data centers, or large-scale electrical infrastructure
- Proven expertise with UPS systems, switchboards, and switchgear integration in prefabricated or modular environments
- Deep understanding of power distribution design, protective device coordination, and load flow analysis
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent electrical design platforms
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and field execution teams
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (Uptime, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, UL)
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on manufacturability
- Strong background in DFM/DFA principles applied to electrical assemblies
- Proven track record of developing and implementing design standards and best practices across teams or product lines and system reliability
- Ability to work independently while driving technical excellence across multiple projects simultaneously