Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

About the role

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for translating system one lines into detailed electrical diagrams and panel layouts, selecting and specifying components, preparing technical specs, coordinating with Mechanical and Power system engineers, reviewing drawings for UL/NEC compliance, and supporting FAT/SAT testing and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Translate system one lines into detailed three-line diagrams, wiring schematics and panel layouts
• Select, size, and specify electrical components: breakers, relays, CT/PT, UPS, meters, control devices, cable/busway, terminal blocks, and protective devices based on load, fault levels, coordination studies, and project specifications
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment schedules for procurement and vendors, including performance requirements, ratings, environmental conditions, and test/inspection criteria
• Closely coordinate with the Mechanical Engineer to optimize equipment layout, cable routing, clearances, service access, and heat management requirements (ventilation, HVAC interfaces, derating for ambient temperature, etc.)
• Support the PLC/controls engineer by developing and maintaining I/O lists, signal descriptions, wiring termination details, and interface definitions for protection relays, meters, sensors, and monitoring systems
• Review and comment on vendor submittals and drawings to ensure alignment with project requirements, and UL/NEC compliance
• Participate in design reviews and resolve electrical design issues in collaboration with Power System, Mechanical, and Controls engineers
• Support factory testing (FAT) by preparing test procedures, verifying wiring and functional operation, troubleshooting electrical issues, and documenting punch list items and corrective actions
• Represent the Company before customers and at technical conferences in support of marketing and sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering with five or more years of related work experience, or Master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in LV/MV power distribution or switchgear/UPS design
• Strong knowledge of NEC, UL standards and industrial control panels
• Proficiency with CAD or Visio for schematics and point-to-point wiring table
• Three to five years of experience using applicable industry standards
• Experience with data center power distribution or modular systems preferred
• Familiarity with protective relays and communication protocols preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Write reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, algebra, permutations, calculus, and differential equations
• Apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• Identify a solution to a problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Identify a solution to a problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Supervision Received

General supervision will be provided. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively and take ownership of assigned projects in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently sit
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to vibration
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat