
Lead Electrical Engineer, Data Center
AECOM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
- Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
- Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
- Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
- Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline. Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
- Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
- Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
- Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required
- Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge in electrical systems and compliance regulations.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- AD&D
- disability benefits
- paid time off
- leaves of absences
- voluntary benefits
- perks
- flexible work options
- well-being resources
- employee assistance program
- business travel insurance
- service recognition awards
- retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designpower distributionbackup power systemsload balancingcapacity planningpower consumption optimizationpreventative maintenanceelectrical safety procedureselectrical schematicsinstallation drawings
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationmentoringclient relationship managementproject managementproblem-solvingtechnical inputbudget estimation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer License (P.E.)Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng)