Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

An established and growing engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer with Data Centre or Mission Critical experience to join its team in Austin, Texas.

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale, technically complex Data Centre projects for leading clients across the technology and mission-critical sectors.

You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to project completion, working alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance infrastructure.

The role offers exposure to technically challenging projects, opportunities for professional development and the chance to work within a growing Data Centre and Mission Critical engineering environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of Data Centre projects, including:

• Developing electrical designs for large-scale Data Centre and Mission Critical projects.
• Supporting projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction.
• Designing and coordinating electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes, standards and project requirements.
• Working across power distribution, lighting, UPS, generators, standby power, earthing and associated electrical systems.
• Producing and reviewing technical specifications, drawings, calculations and design documentation.
• Coordinating electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural and other disciplines.
• Working closely with clients, contractors, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Providing technical input and guidance to junior engineers and design team members.
• Supporting project delivery, site activities, inspections and technical queries where required.
• Ensuring designs meet quality, performance, safety and programme requirements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Data Centre, Mission Critical or similarly complex building services projects.

You should have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in electrical building services design.
• Proven experience working on Data Centre or Mission Critical projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power systems and distribution.
• Experience with systems such as UPS, generators, standby power, lighting and earthing.
• Experience working across multiple project stages, from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work within project deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant US electrical codes, standards and industry requirements.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working on hyperscale Data Centre projects.
• Experience with high-voltage or high-power electrical systems.
• Experience with technically complex, resilience-focused infrastructure.
• Professional engineering registration or eligibility for registration.
• Experience working directly with major technology or Data Centre clients.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring junior engineers.
• Knowledge of relevant US standards and codes, including NFPA, NEC and applicable local requirements.

About You

You're an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys working on technically challenging projects where reliability, performance and attention to detail are critical.

You're comfortable taking ownership of your designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients and other project stakeholders.

You'll bring strong technical expertise, a practical approach to problem-solving and a genuine interest in the Data Centre and Mission Critical sector.

This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering environment, work on significant Data Centre projects and build your career within one of the industry's most technically demanding sectors.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.