Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate in the design of electrical systems for mission-critical and data center facilities, focusing on medium- and low-voltage power distribution, emergency power, lighting, grounding, and life safety systems.

• Conduct electrical calculations and assist with equipment sizing, load assessments, and engineering analyses.

• Create electrical plans, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Implement relevant codes and standards, including the NEC, in electrical design and documentation.

• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, mechanical, structural, civil, and other disciplines.

• Aid senior engineers in addressing technical and construction-related challenges.

• Engage in project meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

• Enhance knowledge of data center electrical systems, focusing on reliability, redundancy, and maintainability requirements.

• Continue to advance technical and professional skills through project involvement, mentorship, and training.

• Travel occasionally for client meetings, significant project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other essential business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in building MEP electrical design.

• Proficiency in Revit and ACC is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of electrical power systems and engineering calculations.

• Familiarity with SKM or ETAP is an advantage.

• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Understanding of relevant building codes, including IBC and IECC.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.

• Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• EIT certification or progress towards obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred.

• Experience or exposure to mission-critical, data center, healthcare, or other complex building projects is a plus.

• Familiarity with concepts of data center electrical systems, reliability, redundancy, and maintainability is preferred.

• Genuine interest in mission-critical and hyperscale data center design and industry standards.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life and AD&D benefits.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.