Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

About the job Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers
The Opportunity
This role involves leading the successful delivery of design-only, design-build, and construction projects focused on electrical engineering deliverables for data centers. The position provides the opportunity to apply subject matter expertise in data center design, mentor early-career professionals, and work collaboratively with a skilled team of engineers specializing in complex data infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on departmental design standards, systems, and engineering codes, and maintain or develop policies as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement and risk management.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for multiple or large-scale projects, including conducting research and selecting appropriate materials and equipment.
• Oversee engineering calculations, manage project budgets and schedules, and ensure consistent quality across deliverables.
• Supervise project teams, delegate tasks effectively, and review the work of junior staff members.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project planning and execution across multiple disciplines.
• Understand and address client objectives, ensuring design and execution strategies reflect client priorities.
• Support business development by contributing technical expertise to proposals, establishing scopes of work, and participating in project pursuits.
• Serve as a technical specialist in electrical engineering, applying advanced techniques to unique challenges and supporting large or technically demanding projects.
• Represent the organization in technical societies, professional conferences, or consulting engagements as a recognized industry expert.
• Oversee staff performance management, career growth, and professional development while mentoring early and mid-career engineers.
• Participate in workforce planning, compensation decisions, and succession planning activities.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 11 years of related professional work experience.
• Active professional engineering licensure or equivalent registration, enabling Engineer of Record (EOR) responsibilities where required.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience as a project lead for data center design projects.
• Strong understanding of redundancy, resiliency, and risk factors in design.
• Familiarity with hyperscale, edge, and colocation data center design differences.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including creation and management of complex 3D models and custom families.
• Experience with BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit worksets, view templates, and project phasing.
• Knowledge of data center tier rating systems.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain keen attention to detail.
• Skilled in business development activities, including scope definition, budgeting, and client engagement.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret and apply project metrics to improve performance.
• Self-driven and adaptable, capable of thriving in dynamic or uncertain project environments.

• Current professional licensure or registration required to fulfill Engineer of Record (EOR) responsibilities within applicable jurisdictions.