Data Center Construction Electrical Design Engineer
worldwidemissioncritical · Fully Remote
Posted 14 days ago
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Job description
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You will serve as a key liaison between internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and the Engineer of Record (EoR) to troubleshoot and resolve electrical design challenges.
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You will lead the development and review of electrical documents, including one-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, submittals, technical studies, and RFIs.
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You will research and develop emerging trends and new technologies to optimize electrical systems and infrastructure in data centers, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
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You will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of design packages by identifying bottlenecks, introducing efficiencies, and proactively managing evolving project requirements.
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You will ensure electrical systems meet all applicable codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, IEC) while maintaining design quality and mitigating technical risk.
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You will contribute to budget management by evaluating the cost impact of design changes, tracking electrical expenditures, and analyzing contractual obligations tied to the EoR.
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You will participate in risk assessment and commissioning efforts, including factory and site acceptance testing, milestone inspections, and integration verification.
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You will coordinate closely with mechanical, controls, and architectural teams to ensure the electrical systems are fully integrated into the broader design framework.
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You will mentor and support junior engineers, reinforcing consistent design practices and ensuring knowledge continuity across the team.
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You will help capture lessons learned and apply them to improve future design processes, standards, and project outcomes.
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You will support construction activities in the field, resolving installation issues, conducting walkthroughs, and ensuring a successful handoff to operations.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis.
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Revit BIM design experience required.
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Proficiency in power distribution and lighting design, including controls implementation.
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Experience with short circuit analysis and utilization of analytical modeling software such as SKM or similar tools.
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Strong background in the design, construction, and commissioning of medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems, and power management or SCADA tools.
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Preferred qualifications include a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
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Experience in mission-critical facilities and their electrical/mechanical infrastructure.
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Knowledge and experience in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, and power monitoring.
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Minimum 5 years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
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Comprehensive understanding of professional services from conceptual design through project close-out.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to motivate and mentor staff.
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Familiarity with sustainable design approaches and related project impacts.
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Passion for improving workflows and mentoring team members.
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Proficient with Microsoft Productivity Suite products.
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