Lead Electrical Engineers

Henderson Companies•Las Vegas, NV

2d•$113,520 - $219,600

About The Position

Electrical Engineers and Electrical Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of electrical building systems for the Mission Critical Data Center practice. The role involves engineering calculations, preparing and reviewing design documents, coordinating with project teams, managing tasks or projects, providing technical leadership, mentoring others, and supporting business development activities. Team members are expected to uphold a client-centric mindset, demonstrate quality and integrity, and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment. Henderson's electrical services include power systems design and distribution; low- and medium-voltage design; emergency and standby power generation; lighting systems and controls design; lightning protection; grounding design; fault current and overcurrent coordination studies; arc flash studies; emergency egress illumination; and solar and wind power design.

Requirements

9+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the MEP and/or construction industry, with a strong emphasis on mission critical and data center projects.
Proven experience supporting the design and delivery of data center electrical systems, including power distribution, redundancy strategies, and uptime/reliability considerations.
Advanced to expert proficiency in electrical engineering design and deep knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and mission critical best practices, including NEC, redundancy topologies, selective coordination, and arc flash.
Demonstrated ability to lead discipline coordination and manage complex, large-scale data center project scopes, including fast-track schedules and multi-phase builds.
Hands-on experience with data center electrical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, paralleling switchgear, PDUs, grounding, and backup power systems.
Proficiency with engineering and design tools including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, SKM/ETAP or similar, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong understanding of A&E practices for mission critical environments, including constructability, commissioning, and coordination with mechanical/cooling systems.
High technical aptitude and ability to learn and apply new technologies, systems, and evolving data center design standards.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-stakes environments where reliability and uptime are essential.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical concepts and proactively identify risks.
Accountability, reliability, and commitment to precision, quality, and ethical engineering practices.
Collaborative mindset, openness to feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement in fast-paced, high-demand project environments.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license highly preferred; required for Engineers of Record.
FE/EIT certification strongly preferred.
Industry certifications such as RCDD, NICET, CPD, LEED, or WELL are highly desirable.
Mission critical/data center-specific credentials are a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare design documents under the supervision of experienced engineering and design staff.
Support the review of shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
Assist with engineering calculations as directed.
May support business development or pursuit activities under direct supervision.
Occasionally participate in client, company, and/or industry events.
Foster a client-centric mindset and approach.
Partner with experienced engineering and design staff to understand client requirements and scope of work.
Act as a liaison to communicate client and architect questions to engineering and design teams and relay responses.
May visit job sites for observation and learning and development opportunities.
Continuously identify and address gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge.
Acquire knowledge and fundamentals of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
Lead discipline coordination and manage complex, large-scale data center project scopes, including fast-track schedules and multi-phase builds.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and identify risks proactively.