Electrical Engineering Lead – Data Centers

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, encompassing medium- and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems.

• Create and sustain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations, including NEC and IEC standards.

• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to establish specifications, design criteria, and project budgets.

• Analyze electrical systems to detect and rectify issues, such as load balancing, capacity planning, and optimizing power consumption.

• Oversee and maintain electrical systems via preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs.

• Develop and enforce electrical safety procedures and training programs.

• Stay updated on advancements in electrical engineering and data center technology, proposing enhancements as necessary.

• Take responsibility for the successful completion of projects within the electrical discipline.

• Offer specialized technical insights, mentorship, and leadership to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Approve and validate work as the Engineer of Record.

• Provide engineering budget and schedule estimates for large, complex projects.

• Foster technical client relationships and significantly contribute to sales efforts.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on prominent data center projects for international clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with ten (10) years of pertinent experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, specifically in data center infrastructure, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is mandatory.

• Extensive background in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.

• Strong understanding of NEC (NFPA70).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capacity to develop and sustain strong relationships with clients.

• Ability to think innovatively and spot opportunities to enhance the client experience.

• Experience utilizing building information modeling (BIM) software, particularly ACC Cloud.

• Familiarity with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Newly onboarded employees are required to participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and 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.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Scheduled periodic business travel in advance.

• Permanent residency sponsorship available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.