Lead Electrical Engineer

Lead Electrical EngineerLocation: Hybrid Onsite/Remote in MNDuration: 6M Contract to HireResponsibilitiesProvide engineering oversight guidance for achieving and sustaining highly reliable, uninterruptible, data center electrical systems in new and existing facilities including arc flash, lockout/tagout, and other NFPA 70E electrical safety requirementsManage new electrical systems installation, construction, and improvement projects for data center facilities within their budgetary and scheduling guidelinesProvide expert guidance in applying robust backup and emergency power systemsConduct shop drawing and construction document reviews of electrical equipment and systems designServe as competent technical representative for factory witness testing of electrical distribution gear and UPS systemsPromote continuous improvement in operations, disaster avoidance, reliability, maintainability, and quality performance of electrical power deliveryDevelop design intent requirements, performance contracts, metrics, key performance indicators, and service level targets for data center facility projectsOversee and advise on electrical preventive and predictive maintenance standards, schedules, and process improvementsMonitor and approve appropriately planned electrical work to provide safely manageable risk to operating data center facility systems within corporate Change Management guidelinesEnsure compliance with various national technical and other regulatory standards as well as UHG Data Center Facility standards, policies and procedures, and Change Management processesRequirementsBS in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited collegeRegistered as a Professional Engineer (Electrical) and maintains a current Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of MinnesotaFive years minimum experience as a PE working with designing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex electrical systems for mission critical facilitiesFluent with highly reliable, concurrently maintainable, redundant, low and medium voltage power distribution systems down to the information technology (IT) rack level including the necessary monitoring and control automation to sustain safe 7 x 24 x 365 year-round operationProject management and team interaction experience with successfully delivering long-term multi-million-dollar electrical projects within established budget and schedule constraintsWorking familiarity with uninterruptible power supply, battery, and power quality issues as well as grounding, lightning protection, SCADA, power monitoring, fire and life safety, lighting, and access control systemsCustomizing and applying short circuit and selective coordination studies to achieve reliable and targeted overcurrent protection within electrical distribution systemsExcellent oral, written communication, and presentation skillsField experience with the following: ANSI iNETA electrical testing and maintenance requirements, Infrared thermography use and data interpretationWorking knowledge of current NFPA 70E electrical safety requirementsTrustworthy background history to be able to obtain National Agency Check (NAC) security clearance from the federal government within first six months of employmentNice-to-Have PreferencesFamiliarity with The Uptime Institute and their latest Data Center Site Infrastructure Tier Standards for Topology and Operational SustainabilityPrevious experience within large data center operations (2 megawatts and greater)Server room experience with installing IT equipment cabinets and free-standing equipment devices as well as connecting power whips to them from power distribution unitsExperience with writing Method of Procedure and Standard Operating Procedure documentsDevelopment and execution of functional performance testing for commissioning electrical systemsUnderstanding of and basic familiarity with the following: HVAC and other mechanical facility systems, Architectural, civil, and structural feature generalities, Sustainability principles, goals, and strategiesKnowledge of the use of the Neher-McGrath equation for application to underground conductors and ductbanksCAD familiarity and expertiseAwareness of and experience with meeting international technical standards and requirementsPE licenses in other states besides MinnesotaAdditional DutiesWork both independently and with various project teams to manage multiple priorities and interruptionsCommunicate regularly and clearly with project team peersSuggest improvements in the quality, integrity, reliability, and efficiency of operationsUse computer-based Microsoft Operating SystemsUse HP Service Manager (HPSM) for the creation and management of Change Control and Incident recordsHoursThe base schedule expectation will be Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM with periodic travel and after-hours involvement.Work SitesThis position will primarily perform work at sites in Chaska, Elk River, and Plymouth, MN, as well as other national and international locations. Otherwise, much of the work will be conducted on a remote basis with on-site physical presence required for field investigations, inspection observations, commissioning and testing efforts, and other face-to-face meetings deemed necessary to best fulfill required project productivity. The base site work location for this position will be finalized when an offer is made to a candidate.