Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centers & Mission Critical Facilities

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Advanced Manufacturing team supporting the design and development of cutting-edge data center and mission-critical facilities across the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects involving complex power distribution systems, electrical infrastructure, and next-generation technology environments.

In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver innovative electrical solutions for large-scale data center facilities and advanced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate is a technically strong electrical engineer with experience leading projects, mentoring teams, and contributing to fast-paced, highly collaborative project environments.

This is a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and design for medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in mission-critical facilities
• Design electrical infrastructure including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • UPS systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • Grounding systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Low-voltage communication systems
• Develop construction documents and technical design packages
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination with mechanical, structural, architectural, and process engineering teams
• Conduct quality reviews of electrical design packages
• Support construction activities, including coordination with contractors and clients during installation and commissioning
• Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality
• Lead and mentor junior electrical engineers and designers
• Support retrofit and expansion projects for existing mission-critical facilities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 6 years of experience designing:
  • Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Building electrical systems
  • Campus-style power distribution systems
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong experience with industrial facility and mission-critical facility design
• Working knowledge of Revit and/or BIM software
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Experience leading or mentoring electrical engineering teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative engineering environments
• Experience supporting Data Center and/or AI Factory projects

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct data center facility design experience
• Experience designing large greenfield projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Forward-thinking mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous learning
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for advanced manufacturing, mission-critical facilities, and construction technologies.