Electrical Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
• Ability to produce drawings or sketches to illustrate designs and ideas.
• General knowledge and direct experience with construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments.
• Understanding of electrical power principles and procedures and standards for sizing and designing power system equipment.
• Understanding of the purpose of facility electrical systems.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations, including IEC, IBC, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA.
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
• Experience with fast-track design/build projects and/or multiple significant upgrade projects.
• Detailed understanding of UPS systems, diesel generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic and static transfer switches, electrical control systems, low-voltage rectification systems, and other critical data center electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with medium- and high-voltage power distribution system design.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design in data centers that drives or affects electrical scope.
• Direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies on code departures and obtaining design approval and permits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, PDF editor software, ETAP, and Dialux.
• Operational knowledge of SAP, Solid Works, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, and Navisworks Manager or Freedom.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to perform under pressure in high-stress environments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to improve the client experience.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality and due diligence.
• Ability to express complex ideas clearly in individual and group settings and in written documents.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be legally able to work and reside in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License (strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Check and approve drawings, information, and documentation against industrial standards to support manufacturing and other departments producing data center infrastructure modules.
• Attend and initiate design and development planning and review sessions to address customer and industry needs.
• Prepare technical requisitions for electrical systems, fire systems, and components.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement.
• Prepare electrical engineering drawings, documents, and calculations, including electrical load lists, cable sizing and schedules, and single-line diagrams.
• Design earthing protection systems and lighting systems, and complete associated studies.
• Prepare bulk material takeoffs and detailed bills of materials.
• Recommend creative solutions to reduce costs while managing effects on quality and schedule.
• Monitor developments and requirements affecting the organization and recommend changes to programs and applications.
• Organize and execute assignments independently, make technical decisions, and represent the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to resolve crucial issues and unusual conditions.
• Analyze electrical systems to resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization.
• Keep current with electrical engineering and data center technology developments and recommend technologies to improve product reliability and efficiency.
• Represent the company in customer review meetings, serve as a client point of contact, and respond to inquiries and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Provide technical support during construction, respond to RFIs, and address arising issues.
• Attend site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Support the plant during manufacturing and assist stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.