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Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

$160K/yr – $190K/yr

Senior Level, Lead/StaffConstruction & EngineeringPosted 30+ Days Ago

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Role overview

Job description

AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry, seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety.

Responsibilities

Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems

Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings

Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards

Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets

Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization

Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs

Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff

Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure

Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline

Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers

Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record

Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects

Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities

Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience

Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

NEC Knowledge

BIM Software

Data Center Design

Construction Standards

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Relationship Building

Creative Thinking

Benefits

Sponsorship is available for this position

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Leaves of absences

Voluntary benefits

Perks

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Infrastructure consulting and engineering services for public and private clients

Dallas, Texas, USA

http://www.aecom.com/

Founded in 1990

10001+ employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities

Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients

Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience

Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Required skills

Electrical Engineering, Data Center Infrastructure, Professional Engineer License (P.E.), National Electric Code (NEC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards, Electrical System Design, Medium and Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Backup Power Systems, Emergency Systems, Building Information Modeling (BIM), ACC Cloud

Preferred skills

Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70), Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

8+ years

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