Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centers - REMOTE

Are you looking for…?
• A senior leadership role in mission-critical data center design
• Opportunities to lead complex electrical systems from concept through construction
• A fast-paced, technically advanced environment
• The ability to mentor engineers and shape the future of resilient infrastructure

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with specialized experience in data center electrical building system design. This role leads technical design and coordination of large-scale, mission-critical projects from schematics through construction administration. The Level 4 engineer provides project leadership, technical oversight, and mentorship while ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency in critical systems.

Responsibilities
🔹 Lead the design and documentation of electrical building systems for data centers from schematics through construction
🔹 Coordinate with Supervisor on technical performance and project development
🔹 Provide deep expertise in key data center systems, including:
  • Medium and low-voltage power distribution
  • Redundant and concurrently maintainable system design (Tier III/IV)
  • Generator, UPS, and PDU integration
  • Lighting and controls for secure environments
  • Fire alarm and life safety systems
  • Equipment selection and specification writing
🔹 Serve as Project Discipline Team Leader on complex, multi-phase data center projects
🔹 Direct and oversee the work of electrical team members, ensuring quality and budget alignment
🔹 Develop and monitor electrical project status reports
🔹 Prepare electrical discipline man-hour estimates in coordination with Engineering Discipline Leader
🔹 Lead NEC and NFPA code research and enforce compliance
🔹 Support development of cost models and design-to-budget strategies
🔹 Maintain an Electrical Basis of Design Journal specific to data center performance and reliability requirements
🔹 Attend project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams
🔹 Provide technical responses during bidding and construction administration phases
🔹 Monitor and mentor staff to ensure consistent, high-quality technical output
🔹 Perform additional duties as required by the supervisor

Qualifications
✔ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PE licensure required
✔ Minimum 6 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design
✔ Deep understanding of power system reliability, redundancy, and maintainability (Uptime Institute Tier standards preferred)
✔ Strong command of electrical system modeling (short circuit, arc flash, selective coordination); SKM, ETAP, or EDSA preferred
✔ Proficiency in BIM tools (e.g., Revit) and coordination platforms
✔ LEED Accredited Professional preferred
✔ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
✔ Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities
✔ Ability to perform in deadline-driven, technically complex environments

Day-to-day
⚡ Coordinate with clients and internal teams on electrical requirements and infrastructure strategy
⚡ Develop and review electrical system layouts and one-line diagrams
⚡ Perform load calculations and system modeling
⚡ Write and edit technical specifications and design narratives
⚡ Mentor junior engineers on mission-critical design principles
⚡ Participate in project meetings and provide progress updates
⚡ Oversee quality control of electrical deliverables
⚡ Stay current with industry standards and innovations in data center design
⚡ Respond to contractor RFIs and submittals during construction phases
⚡ Support commissioning and system validation efforts

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