Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical
Location: USA
Salary: $180,000 - $230,000
Summary: This top Engineering firm is seeking a leader for their mission critical team. This role will be remote for anyone currently living within the United States. You will be assisting with growing the team while providing technical oversight, project and program management, and business development expertise. Sound like a fit for you?
Qualifications:
- Experience in power network studies, including arc flash, load flow, short circuit, motor starting, relay coordination, and harmonic studies
- Proficiency with backup power systems, UPS systems, and generators
- Strong commitment to the core values of Impact, Innovation, and Inclusivity
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or a related field) from an ABET-accredited institution is required
- 8-15 years of consulting engineering experience, preferably with an A/E firm
- Proficient in software tools such as REVIT, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc.
- Familiarity with SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, and Bluebeam
- Advanced knowledge of NEC Codes, hazardous area standards, and California Building Code (CBC)
- Strong client-facing, relationship management, and communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational and planning skills
- PMP certification is a plus
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage design and planning projects for data centers, ranging from small to hyperscale
- Direct and oversee multi-disciplinary project teams
- Extensive background in electrical engineering, particularly in designing data centers, including power distribution systems (substations, HV/LV switchgear, MCCs, cable sizing, single-line diagrams, area classification, grounding, lighting, cathodic protection, and electrical heat tracing in both hazardous and non-hazardous areas)
- Oversee and perform complex electrical building designs
- Develop conceptual and detailed electrical systems designs, load calculations, equipment sizing, selection, layout, and heat trace systems
- Interpret and apply client specifications
- Collaborate with other disciplines and clients for effective communication
- Ensure design packages comply with BOD, standards, codes, and constructability through QA/QC reviews
- Work with internal marketing teams to strategize on new client and contract development opportunities
- Meet with clients to showcase your team's capabilities in delivering high-end data center designs that meet cost and schedule objectives
- Develop scope and engineering specifications, understand client needs, and prepare BOD, SD, DD, and CDs for bidding packages
- Maintain bid documents, submittals, and manage responses to RFIs and change orders
- Manage discipline-specific projects, ensuring focus on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and deliverables
- Oversee data center program management, staying ahead of technical advancements, client business model shifts, and staffing needs
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive project designs
- Develop and update design standards in line with the latest technology trends for the design team
- Identify and address issues with timely and effective solutions
- Mentor and support junior members of the electrical engineering team
- Assist in recruiting talent to meet project demands
- Coordinate with external stakeholders (clients, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, AHJ)
- Communicate and coordinate deliverables with other disciplines
- Participate in weekly project meetings and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders
- Foster client satisfaction through effective business relations, daily interactions, and on-time task completion
- Review construction cost estimates and provide feedback
- Address and resolve any issues during construction, startup, or commissioning phases
Benefits/Perks:
- Remote
- Work-life balance
- Large focus on building a sustainable future
If you are interested in the Electrical Engineering role, then please don't wait to apply!
