Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers/Mission Critical

Arcadis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 131,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is a world-leading firm delivering sustainable design, engineering and consultancy for data centers and mission-critical facilities. As a Mission Critical Electrical Engineering SME/Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide principal-level guidance on system selection, standards, and technical strategy to internal teams and clients.

You will lead electrical design across large projects, ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E and IEEE standards, mentor junior staff, support proposals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering.
• P.Eng registration in Canada.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, UL/NEMA requirements and electrical safety practices.
• Experience with high-density AI/HPC or semiconductor data center deployments.
• Experience in power distribution, standby power, UPS, grounding, lighting, short circuit studies.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Provide electrical engineering input to clients and internal teams.
• Lead in developing electrical designs: utility service configurations, high/medium voltage distribution, backup power, UPS, generators, metering and DC distribution approaches.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, vendors and clients; communicate design decisions.
• Contribute to proposals, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement; mentor junior staff.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

P. Eng Registration in Canada

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

As a Mission Critical Electrical Engineering SME, you will be instrumental in providing technical expertise to internal team members and external clients, driving our data center work forward. You will be responsible for providing guidance and training to our in-house engineering team by giving principal level advice on system selection, trends in the market, specialty consulting advice, and client contact/context.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you play a key role in coordinating electrical activities across large-scale building and data center projects. Your expertise ensures smooth execution and compliance, while supporting project teams with technical leadership and proactive problem-solving.

Role accountabilities:

• Support the design and delivery of electrical systems for data center and mission critical facilities
• Provide technical electrical engineering input to clients and internal project teams
• Apply knowledge of industry standards, codes, and best practices relevant to data centers and mission critical environments
• Lead in developing electrical designs including:
  • Utility service configurations
  • High and medium voltage distribution
  • Backup power systems
  • UPS systems
  • Generator systems
  • Metering and monitoring solutions
  • AC and emerging DC distribution approaches
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, vendors, contractors, and client stakeholders
• Participate in key design discussions and help communicate electrical design decisions to clients
• Contribute to all project phases, including, Pursuit, Concept design, Detailed design, Construction administration, Commissioning, and closeout.
• Support the preparation of proposals, particularly the electrical engineering approach and technical strategy
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement within the electrical engineering team
• Help develop technical documentation, reports, specifications, and design packages
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple offices and global teams
• Mentor junior staff and support team development where appropriate

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering
• P. Eng Registration in Canada
• 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for data centers, mission critical facilities, hyperscale, semiconductor, industrial, or similarly complex facilities.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, UL/NEMA requirements, and applicable electrical safety practices.
• Experience with high-density AI, HPC, semiconductor, or liquid-cooled data center deployments.
• Experience in the design of:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Standby power systems
  • UPS systems
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Lighting and controls
  • Short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies
• Experience with relevant codes, standards, and industry practices
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Experience and passion for leadership and mentoring
• Ability to travel to project sites, vendor facilities, and partner data centers as required.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $131,000- $230,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.