Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Orlando, FL

12d•$114,933 - $219,360

About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support its Data Centers business within Integrated Facilities. The role may function as a technical specialist or Project Lead and will lead electrical engineering deliverables for design-only, design-build, and construction-only data center projects. The engineer provides subject matter expertise in data center design, guides engineering and technician staff on client standards and expectations, coordinates with electrical utilities, reviews supplier submittals, and develops client relationships. The role works with a collaborative team delivering data center facility planning, design, engineering, construction, technology, and energy services. The position involves preparing complex engineering deliverables, calculations, research, and equipment or materials recommendations; applying advanced engineering methods; managing project budget, schedule, and quality requirements; coordinating multidisciplinary teams; reviewing work; and providing technical consultation and mentoring. The role may lead production teams, coordinate multiple disciplines, serve as responsible charge for projects, support business development and pursuits, and assist with resource and administrative management. Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after the first 90 days, at manager discretion and based on performance and work assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program in the candidate’s home country or the country in which they practice.
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records search.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM, and interest and ability to perform a variety of project responsibilities.
Professional written and verbal communication skills for direct client interaction.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to handle ambiguous scopes and deliver flexible solutions on fast-paced schedules.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Previous experience with data centers and/or data center facility design.
Understanding of design risk factors related to redundancy and resiliency.
Understanding of design differences among hyperscale, edge, and colocation data centers.
Proficiency in 3D modeling and in managing and creating complex Autodesk Revit families with custom parameters.
Familiarity with data center tier rating systems.
Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
Experience with BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit worksets, view templates, and project phasing.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and self-motivate to meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to analyze and leverage data and metrics to challenge assumptions.
Experience using engineering studies software.
Ability to lead projects, including management of schedules, budgets, and staffing.
Strong leadership skills and interest in training and developing early-career or inexperienced professionals.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of electrical engineering design deliverables for data center design-only, design-build, and construction-only projects.
Provide data center design subject matter expertise and technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff.
Coordinate with local electrical utilities regarding project technical needs.
Review supplier submittals.
Prepare complex engineering deliverables, calculations, research, and equipment or materials recommendations.
Manage assigned project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements; coordinate internal and external team members and multiple disciplines.
Review lower-level engineering work and delegate tasks to develop project execution staff.
Support client relationship-building by identifying client interests and drivers and communicating them to project teams.
Support business development and pursuit activities, including scope development, level-of-effort estimates, and site visits.
Mentor lower-level professionals and contribute to performance management, career planning, and learning and development.
Support resource management and, when applicable, engineering resources for small single-discipline groups.
Help implement and communicate work-group policies, procedures, and processes, ensure adherence to corporate and division programs, and approve timesheets and expense reports when assigned.
Continuously develop technical expertise and contribute to continuous improvement and change management.