Job Openings Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

About the job Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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