Principal Electrical Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers • CO

112d • $165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. The Design & Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio. D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and schedule in line with corporate goals and serve as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. D&E also works hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results. The Design Engineering team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineering license in any state within the United States.
• 10 years of experience in design and construction is required, and 15+ years is preferred.
• Working knowledge of critical electrical and cooling infrastructure within a data center is required.
• Data Center design and/or construction experience is required.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and standards, such as NEC, NERC, IEEE, NFPA and local building codes.
• Experience with NA construction markets is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct feasibility studies and technical analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and SCCS modeling software environments.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead design initiatives that align with the company's strategic direction and goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects.
• Lead Electrical Design review efforts for deployment of new Data Centers, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and customer requirements.
• Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning.
• Provide project leadership for electrical design consultants and contractors, ensuring that tasks and milestones are completed on time and within budget.
• Attend project design team meetings and on-site job walks, as needed, to ensure that the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications.
• Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.
• Responsible for the review of technical drawings, such as schematic drawings, design and construction documents, main submittals, sequence of operations, commissioning scripts.
• Support Site Operations by troubleshooting and tuning existing systems to optimize performance.
• Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions.
• Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions with long-term operational sustainability.
• Provide technical support to Sales during site tours, RFP responses, and customer Build To Suit (BTS) Data Center solutions.
• Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementing the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiatives.
• Engage in continuous professional development through training, participation in professional societies, associations, and continuing education.
• Assist the Electrical Tech Lead and management in mentoring, developing and coaching junior engineers.
• Review engineering studies, including: Short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies, Arc Flash mitigation studies, Rack layout optimization, including fail over analysis, Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees