Electrical Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee electrical design for data centers and essential facilities from initial concept to construction completion.

• Define design criteria, system architecture, distribution strategies, and equipment choices.

• Create critical power configurations, which include utility services, medium- and low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, transfer and paralleling systems, as well as redundant architectures.

• Evaluate load calculations, fault-current assessments, and perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.

• Recognize technical risks and direct the team towards feasible, buildable solutions.

• Approve drawings when in responsible charge.

• Lead, mentor, and develop electrical engineers and designers.

• Assign and prioritize tasks across various projects.

• Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and studies for precision and constructability.

• Establish expectations for design quality and accountability while providing performance feedback.

• Participate in recruitment efforts and assist in building the electrical team.

• Standardize electrical design methodologies, details, specifications, and quality-control procedures.

• Act as the electrical technical lead and collaborate with other disciplines.

• Convey issues, alternatives, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

• Assist project managers with scope, staffing, schedules, and budget management.

• Assess submittals, RFIs, substitutions, and change orders, and carry out site observations.

• Facilitate commissioning, punch lists, and project turnover processes.

• Report directly to the Engineering Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Generally requires 8+ years of electrical design experience, particularly in leading design efforts for data centers or other critical facilities.

• Proven experience in leading electrical engineering teams, including task delegation, engineer development, and performance evaluation.

• In-depth understanding of critical power systems, medium- and low-voltage distribution, protection, and grounding techniques.

• Proficient in Revit and familiar with SKM or ETAP study review processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams.

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• CFG does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

• Applicants should reside in states where CFG is authorized to employ.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance with CFG covering 100% of individual premiums and 70% for all other coverage tiers.

• Dental insurance fully covered by CFG.

• An annual contribution of $1,500 to an HSA for those enrolled in the high-deductible plan.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 5% of compensation.

• 11 paid company holidays along with paid time off.

• Monthly reimbursements of $75 for cell phone expenses and $50 for health-related expenses.

• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

• Annual compensation reviews as part of CFG's performance evaluation process.

• Remote-first work environment.