Jr Power Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

⚡ Join the MDC Team as a Jr Power Engineer! ⚡

MDC Data Centers provides critical infrastructure and connectivity solutions that support today's digital world. Our team is committed to reliability, operational excellence, innovation, and delivering dependable services to our customers.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Power Engineer to join our Engineering team in McAllen, Texas.

Position Overview

The Jr. Power Engineer will support the reliability, efficiency, and safety of MDC's electrical infrastructure. Working closely with the Senior Power Engineer, this individual will assist with electrical system analysis, engineering design, equipment evaluations, capacity planning, and infrastructure improvement projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Electrical Engineer or recent graduate interested in developing technical expertise in data center power systems and critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and review of electrical power distribution designs, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Support electrical calculations, equipment sizing, circuit assessments, and capacity planning.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating critical power equipment, including UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and switchgear.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities, inspections, and equipment performance evaluations.
• Support troubleshooting activities and help identify potential electrical issues under senior engineering guidance.
• Assist with engineering projects, technical research, vendor coordination, and project documentation.
• Monitor power usage and electrical capacity to identify potential improvements in efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, and other internal teams to support data center operations.
• Follow applicable electrical safety procedures, codes, and industry standards, including NEC and NFPA.
• Maintain accurate technical records, reports, drawings, and engineering documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• 0–2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience involving electrical systems is a plus.

Technical Knowledge

• Basic understanding of electrical power systems and distribution.
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with ETAP is a plus.
• General understanding of electrical codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive attitude, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks and meet established deadlines.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Slack, Asana, or other collaboration platforms is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• EIT certification or interest in pursuing professional engineering development is a plus.

Why Join MDC?

• Gain hands-on experience with mission-critical data center infrastructure.
• Work alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• Develop your technical skills through real-world projects and challenges.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and contribute to meaningful improvements.
• Build a foundation for long-term professional growth within MDC.

Work Arrangement

• Location: McAllen, Texas
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Interested in building your engineering career with MDC? We look forward to meeting you!