Senior Electrical Engineer
Salas O'Brien · Philadelphia, PA · 3 wk ago
HybridDesign$135k–$180k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical load calculations and develop comprehensive power distribution designs for commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects
- Prepare detailed construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports for UPS systems, emergency/standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear
- Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop system layouts, one-lines, and coordinated design models
- Conduct power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using SKM, ETAP, or similar software
- Design and engineer standby and emergency power systems, including generator and paralleling system configurations
- Lead and supervise staff engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight
- Perform field surveys and site assessments to verify existing conditions and support design development
- Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors
- Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions
- Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements
- Apply knowledge of data center infrastructure to support mission-critical system design and reliability objectives
- Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices
Qualifications And Experience
- 10-15 years of experience
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (Strongly Preferred)
- Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Revit
- Proficient with SKM, eTap, or equivalent software
- Technical writing skills required
- Knowledge in Infrastructure and Commercial Facilities
- Knowledge relative to Data Center infrastructure design
- Experience with the development of Short Circuit and Selective Coordination studies
- Experience with the development of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Studies
- Experience with the design of Standby and Emergency Generator Systems as well as paralleling generator systems
- Extensive field survey experience
- Extensive experience with Construction Administration