Electrical Engineer/CM

Cockram; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 157,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Cockram Construction, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer/CM to manage electrical distribution installations on a data center project in Youngstown, OH. You will oversee on-site coordination, ensure compliance with project specs, budget, and schedule.

The role requires strong leadership, a bachelor’s in electrical engineering, and 5+ years in electrical construction management. Experience in data centers is highly desirable. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in electrical construction management or engineering within construction.
• Data center experience highly desired.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HV/MV/LV installations and ensure compliance with designs and client standards.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, SLDs, technical submittals, and RFIs with the design team.
• Verify installations meet NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate service connections with local utilities and manage on-site energy systems.
• Monitor safety, SWMS/JSA adherence and support safety teams on site.
• Support commissioning and turnover with as-built drawings and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Electrical distribution

Construction Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

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Electrical Engineer/CM

Cleveland, OH

Cockram Construction, founded in 1861, is an international management-owned, construction services business, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Worldwide our locations include the USA, Australia, China, India and New Zealand. We are, at heart, a construction company with an aim to provide top level services to our clients in high-tech and challenging industries. In the US, our staff provide services on client sites coast to coast with a focus in the Pharmaceutical / Bio-Tech, Data Center and Themed/Attraction industries.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineers/CMs to support our Construction Management Team manage contractor work on-site at a Data Center Project in Youngstown, OH.

Position Overview:

As an Electrical Engineer/CM, you will play a crucial role in the successful execution of Electrical Distribution systems at the project site. You will be responsible for overseeing the installation and coordination of Electrical Distribution Systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications, budgetary constraints, and timeline requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of High/Medium/Low Voltage Installations.
• Ensure all main incoming power feeds, substation interfaces, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and Remote Power Panels (RPPs) meet approved engineering designs and client standards.
• Review submittals from electrical contractors to ensure the equipment/material meets the project requirements and specifications.
• Review and approve shop drawings, single-line diagrams (SLDs), technical submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) alongside the Design Team to ensure compliance with the project requirements.
• Verify that installations comply with local electrical codes (e.g., NEC), IEEE standards, NFPA guidelines (especially NFPA 70E for arc flash safety), and environmental regulations.
• Support Receive and Inspection activities for electrical equipment that is delivered to site.

Construction Management Oversight

• Monitor electrical subcontractors to ensure work aligns with baseline construction schedules and specifications without compromising quality.
• Review and validate monthly contractor progress billings, material equipment deliveries (long-lead items like transformers and switchgear), and schedule milestones.
• Evaluate technical necessity and cost impacts of proposed electrical change orders, protecting the owner from unnecessary scope expansion or price inflation.
• Risk Management and Safety
• Monitor construction activities onsite and ensure the contractors are working safely and according to the SWMS/JSA associated with the work they are performing.
• Support the Construction Management Safety Team, ensuring safety is always at the forefront of the contractor’s work.
• Manage the LOTO system / procedures for electrical systems.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with local electrical power utilities for service connection, substation energization, and testing phases.
• Oversee safe energization sequences, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) protocols, and high-voltage safety procedures on-site.
• Commissioning Support and Turnover
• Ensure as-built drawings, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals, spare parts inventories, and factory test reports are fully compiled and transferred to the facility operations team.
• Support the Commissioning Team through all phases of the commissioning process (e.g. Mechanical Completion, Walkdowns, Site Acceptance Tests).
• Witness and sign off on full-load, failure-mode, and heat-soak testing to ensure seamless failover across redundant power paths.
• Conduct regular field walks to spot installation deficiencies, manage QA/QC punch lists, and verify corrective action before final handover.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical construction management or engineering roles within the construction industry.
• Experience in the data center industry highly desired.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution equipment and systems.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, techniques, and project management principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant software tools is preferred.

Join our team and contribute to exciting projects worldwide. Cockram Construction, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, relocation assistance, FSA/HSA/HRA options, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401K with 4% match, 3 weeks paid vacation, paid sick time, 8 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays, $250 annual wellness stipend, and tuition reimbursement.

Cockram Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.