Principal Electrical Engineer, NA

About the role

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our design engineering team. This role will lead design initiatives aligned with the company's strategic direction and goals, drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects, and participate in all phases of project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead design initiatives that align with the company's strategic direction and goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects.
• Lead Electrical Design review efforts for deployment of new Data Centers, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning.
• Provide project leadership for electrical design consultants and contractors, ensuring that tasks and milestones are completed on time and within budget.
• Attend project design team meetings and on-site job walks, as needed, to ensure that the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications.
• Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.
• Support Site Operations by troubleshooting and tuning existing systems to optimize performance.
• Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions.
• Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions with long-term operational sustainability.
• Provide technical support to Sales during site tours, RFP responses, and customer Build To Suit (BTS) Data Center solutions.
• Engage in continuous professional development through training, participation in professional societies, associations, and continuing education.
• Mentor, develop, and coach junior engineers.
• Review engineering studies, including: Short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies, Arc Flash mitigation studies, Rack layout optimization, including fail over analysis, Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineering license in any state within the United States.
• 10 years of experience in design and construction is required, and 15+ years is preferred.
• Working knowledge of critical electrical and cooling infrastructure within a data center.
• Data Center design and/or construction experience.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and standards, such as NEC, NERC, IEEE, NFPA and local building codes.
• Experience with NA construction markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct feasibility studies and technical analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and SCCS modeling software environments.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Company Culture

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.