Senior Electrical Engineer, 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 maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings.

• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations, including the National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.

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

• Analyze electrical systems to pinpoint and rectify issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and optimization of power consumption.

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

• Formulate and enforce electrical safety procedures and training programs.

• Keep abreast of advancements in electrical engineering and data center technology and recommend enhancements.

• Take responsibility for project success within the electrical discipline.

• Provide specialized technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to supporting staff and mid-level engineers.

• Approve and validate work as Engineer of Record.

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

• Lead technical client relationships and play a significant role in sales initiatives.

• Occasionally travel for client meetings, project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other vital business activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, specifically in data center infrastructure, or a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or education.

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

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

• Strong understanding of NEC (NFPA70).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients.

• Creative thinking skills to identify opportunities for enhancing the client experience.

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

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

• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization are available for this position.

🏝️ 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.

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

• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization.