Development Engineer - Data Centers
About The Position
Mission Critical & Industrials (MC&I) is a growing consulting and engineering arm of NEI focused on the design and delivery of complex electrical infrastructure for demanding environments, including data centers, oil & gas operations and large-scale commercial and industrial facilities. MC&I supports high-impact infrastructure projects for clients, some of whom rank in the top ten of their respective industry segments across North America. The group combines the momentum of a team that is actively building with the stability of an established firm with more than 40 years of industry presence and over 300 engineers. Engineers remain engaged across the full project lifecycle, from early concept and planning through detailed design and execution support. The work emphasizes sound judgment, strong client relationships, and practical business thinking. MC&I offers an environment where engineers can contribute ideas, build lasting professional relationships, and help shape a long-term legacy of engineering excellence. The Development Engineer role is a key technical position within MC&I for experienced engineers supporting early-stage project development, feasibility, and preliminary design (0–30%). In this role, you will apply sound engineering judgment, coordinate across electrical, civil, and structural disciplines, and serve as a technical liaison between internal design teams, business development partners, and external stakeholders. The role balances hands-on engineering analysis with cross-functional collaboration, proposal support, and client-facing technical communication. The Development Engineer owns assigned development scopes, ensures adherence to QA/QC standards and supports the development and maintenance of performance analysis tools used during development. As MC&I continues to grow, this role offers opportunities to expand technical depth, client exposure, and business responsibility based on performance and business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- 5+ years of engineering or relevant technical experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Strong understanding of electrical and civil engineering principles, with emphasis on development-phase engineering
- Commercial understanding of the engineering or construction industries
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced design environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience supporting feasibility studies, proposal development, or early-stage project planning
- Experience in consulting, EPC, or design-build environments
Responsibilities
- Execute development engineering design activities, system performance modeling, and related CAD design activities by coordinating with discipline-specific (electrical, civil, structural) design teams
- Review and oversee the delivery of preliminary designs (0–30%) and feasibility studies
- Maintain professional understanding of all applicable codes, standards, and construction practices
- Act as a liaison between design teams and relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Work cross-functionally across departments to identify and align team members across disciplines to ensure project work is completed and submitted in a timely manner
- Maintain strong and responsive company-client relationships, particularly for communication related to specific assignments and meeting topics
- Ensure adherence to company and client QA/QC standards
- Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of departmental Standard Best Practices (SBPs)
- Support the development, maintenance, and improvement of development-phase performance analysis tools
- Work with proposal teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to establish proposal pricing
- Provide engineering and technical support to members of the Business Development & Project Services teams
- Provide pre-sales technical support to customers and NEI outside sales teams
- Support business development through Seller-Doer activities, including marketing support and proposal preparation as needed
- Attend conferences, training workshops, seminars, and continuing education activities as appropriate to maintain quality of work and support professional advancement
- Maintain high ethical and professional standards
- Attend required safety training and adhere to all safety rules and guidelines
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- a 401(k) with employer matching
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
- Annual & discretionary bonus programs
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
- Annual Team Building
- Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
