Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Ensure adherence to NEC and IEC standards as well as other industry codes and regulations.

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

• Evaluate electrical systems for load balancing, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and optimizing power consumption.

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

• Formulate and enforce electrical safety protocols and training programs.

• Assess advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, providing recommendations for enhancements.

• Serve as the electrical discipline lead, offering specialized technical insights, mentorship, and leadership.

• Approve and endorse work as the Engineer of Record.

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

• Cultivate technical client relationships and play a key role in sales efforts.

• Collaborate with global AECOM teams on high-profile data center initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with eight (8) years of pertinent electrical design and/or electrical engineering experience, particularly in data center infrastructure, or equivalent experience and/or education.

• A Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is mandatory.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience.

• Significant experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.

• Strong familiarity with NEC (NFPA70).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Capability to establish and maintain robust client relationships.

• Creative thinking skills with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.

• Proficiency in building information modeling (BIM) software, especially ACC Cloud.

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

• Occasional travel may be necessary for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other critical business activities.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.

• Sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 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.

• Resources to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.