Electrical Engineer Lead, Data Center
About The Position
AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer Lead specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead. The job incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices. The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers. 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
