Electrical Design Engineer

Ehvert

11d • Remote

About The Position

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced independent contractor for a long-term contractual engagement to support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. This role involves modeling, designing power distribution, security, and life systems, standby generators and UPS systems, performing calculations, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring design accuracy using advanced BIM and electrical engineering tools. The engineer will collaborate closely with other disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
• Proven expertise as an electrical engineer.
• Written and spoken English B1 and higher.
• Experience in electrical design for industrial, residential, and commercial sectors in medium voltage and low voltage distribution, lighting, grounding, and lightning protection.
• Experience in various electrical modeling software.
• Hands-on experience using tools and software such as Revit Autodesk, AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM Power tools, Dialux.
• Experience in working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly while meeting project deadlines.
• Self-starters who are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing a thorough understanding and delivery of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost, and schedule.
• Determining and expediting the engineering deliverables for projects.
• Developing and maintaining the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution.
• Designing of electrical systems, including power distribution systems, UPS systems, standby generator systems, and security and life systems.
• Preparing the engineering calculations, schematic designs and detailed designs.
• Preparing technical documentation required for the execution of the project including design criteria, design calculations, process flow sheets, and specification and data sheets for electrical equipment.
• Reviewing of shop drawings.
• Producing models and drawings in various BIM software and CAD modeling tools.
• Using BIM tools to virtually construct Electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines using tools such as Autodesk Revit.

Benefits

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects.
• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering.
• Competitive hourly rate in USD.
• Ability to collaborate remotely.
• Supportive dynamic environment.
• English classes made available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior