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Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Lead to drive electrical design and execution for complex data center projects. This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, team development, and client engagement.

You will:

  • Lead electrical engineering delivery for design-only, design-build, and construction-only projects
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in data center electrical systems
  • Oversee complex engineering deliverables across multiple or large-scale projects
  • Provide technical direction, mentorship, and quality oversight to engineering teams
  • Act as Engineer of Record (where applicable)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across disciplines
  • Engage in client-facing discussions and support business development efforts
  • Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and technical strategies
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, risk management, and quality initiatives

This position primarily supports projects across North America.

Provide leadership on engineering standards, design guides, and applicable codes

Develop and review complex calculations, system studies, and equipment selections

Ensure compliance with internal quality programs and engineering best practices

Manage discipline budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverable quality

Coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines on integrated project delivery

Identify and address client drivers, priorities, and long-term needs

Support pursuit strategy and technical positioning for new opportunities

Mentor and develop early-career professionals

Contribute to succession planning and team capability development

Supervise team members, including performance management and hiring responsibilities

Bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited program (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 11 years of relevant electrical engineering experience

Active engineering registration or licensure (Professional Engineer preferred)

Ability to serve as Engineer of Record where required

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Proven experience leading electrical design for data center projects

Strong understanding of redundancy and resiliency design strategies

Familiarity with hyperscale, edge, and colocation data center design differences

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, including advanced 3D modeling and custom families

Experience with BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit worksets, view templates, and phasing

Knowledge of data center tier classification systems

Demonstrated leadership in managing project schedules, budgets, and resources

Strong analytical skills with ability to leverage metrics for decision-making

Effective client communication and business development support capabilities

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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