Data Center Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

Job summary

The Data Center Engineer specializing in Electrical Engineering is responsible for the technical support of design efforts, field engineering during project delivery, and engineering reviews of close-out documentation. This role involves ensuring compliance with codes and standards, developing infrastructure improvements, and providing expertise in electrical systems within data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mission-critical facility design and construction environments.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure and medium voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Define system-level architecture for data centers and assist in developing operations and maintenance procedures.
• Participate in selecting and onboarding contractors and vendors, acting as a subject matter expert in electrical engineering.
• Contribute to Health, Safety, and Environment Plans related to electrical engineering scope and ensure design and construction compliance.
• Review Quality and Commissioning Plans for electrical discipline and support Factory Acceptance Tests and commissioning processes.
• Provide technical leadership to projects, optimizing design, scope, schedule, quality, and safety for electrical systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in estimating, electrical design, operation, and commissioning of substations, switchgear, and emergency power systems.
• Familiarity with power monitoring and electrical protection systems.
• Experience working with cross-discipline teams including structural, civil, IT/Telecom, security, mechanical, and architectural.

Education

• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or a professional engineering license.

Tools

• Knowledge of SCADA tools and electrical design software.