Electrical Engineer

Overwatch Mission Critical•De Soto, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical infrastructure, including data centers. The role focuses on technical design coordination and review, with strong knowledge of UPS, battery, switchgear, and generator systems, including design, compliance, and safety considerations. The engineer will review design packages, participate in page turns, provide technical input, track design decisions, work with OPR / PDG CDEs, and liaise with design consultants and customer discipline subject-matter experts. The position is performed primarily in and around active data center construction areas, including indoor and outdoor settings, unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. Site conditions may include uneven or obstructed terrain, limited accessibility, construction activity, and exposure to outdoor weather, dust, noise, vibration, and odors. Required PPE includes hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots. Reasonable accommodations may be made, subject to the safety and site-access considerations described in the posting.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, design administration, and/or construction administration.
Experience with mission-critical systems or complex electrical/mechanical commercial or industrial systems.
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, prepare written reports and documentation, convey information clearly, and respond appropriately to communications related to job duties.
For roles requiring on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function, possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods, including on uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to drive between job sites and access active construction areas, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Ability to communicate with contractors, engineers, and site personnel and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.
Use required PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience.
An electrical engineering degree is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of UPS, battery, switchgear, and generator systems to design, compliance, and safety matters.
Understand specifications, arc flash studies, and breaker coordination.
Perform detailed technical design reviews and coordination.
Review design packages and participate in page turns.
Provide technical input and maintain design decision trackers.
Work with OPR / PDG CDEs.
Liaise with design consultants and customer discipline subject-matter experts.