Senior Electrical Engineer

Who we are

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of industry experience with minimum 5 years specifically in data centers.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary design teams, preferably in a leading role.
• Experience as design consultant / client engineer / operations engineer / contractor engineering
• International experience and outlook both in type of company and project experience.
• Ideally has experience with hyperscale customers.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and worked on raised platforms.
• WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Office environment with extensive daily usage of a computer
• Field work in mechanical and electrical infrastructure rooms, data floor spaces, outdoor and roof mounted equipment.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• This position is expected to work primarily remotely.
• Travel required up to 20% of the time. Some international travel is likely.
• Must be willing to work to support a global business which may require an occasional meeting outside of typical regional business hours.
• Compensation Pay Range
• For roles residing in the US, we share pay and benefit levels to support pay transparency requirements. For other countries, we are more than happy to share our competitive pay and benefit levels during the interview process.
• This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
• $160,000 - $232,600.
• Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Preferred Qualifications

• All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex electrical engineering projects, from concept to execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level electrical engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in electrical systems for data center infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of electrical systems and upgrades.
• Stay informed about emerging trends and best practices in electrical engineering and apply them to enhance our operations.
• Participate in Vendor engagement to determine technical innovation and market evolution opportunities to lead design development within the electrical engineering discipline
• Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management.
• Primary electrical reviewer of project design documents.
• Provide expert guidance on the performance of engineering calculations and studies
• KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES
• In-depth expertise in Electrical Engineering including: MV and LV Power, Lighting, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Routing (above and below grade), Fire Alarm, and Mission Critical design and analysis.
• In-depth expertise in Electrical Systems including: MV Switchgear, MV Transformers, LV Generators, LV Switchgear / Switchboards / Panelboards, ATS, STS, UPS and power redundancy design (distributed vs. block, N, 5N/4, 2N, etc.), PDU, RPP, Busway, Relay / Breaker settings and coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and engineering calculation (SKM/ETAP/AMPCALC/Lighting) software for complex designs.
• Strong ability to optimize and fine-tune engineering systems for maximum efficiency.
• High level of competence and familiarity with energy calculations.
• Adept and practiced at Neher-McGrath, Photometric, Power System Load, Load Balance, Voltage Drop, and Short Circuit / Arc Flash calculations including the ability to analyze results presented from reports / drawings and provide analysis as well as recognize deficiencies / errors and provide direction.
• Highly developed understanding of Cx processes and test scripts.
• Proficient in creation and analysis of Electrical Engineering Specifications, as well as review of equipment submitted to meet specifications.
• Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure and its integration with engineering systems.
• Operating engineering experience with large electrical systems including BMS trending, off-normal operation, and transient analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding other engineers internal and external.
• Proficient in managing personal and professional commitments while working with teams in different time zones.
• Strategic thinking with structured and target oriented approach
• Strong qualitative and analytical skills
• Ability to work in multinational, interdisciplinary and culturally diverse teams
• Passion for startup and ramp up environments
• Passion for listening to stakeholders and customers and a world class delivery and service mentality
• -Acknowledged technical expert in a field of design and or specification relevant to the data center sector
• ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (required)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred)
• Membership of a professional institution recognized as relevant to the data center sector (preferred)