Senior Electrical Engineer (SKM)

Ehvert Mission Critical - a Salas O'Brien Company; United States; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Remote work flexibility

Stock options

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Ehvert Mission Critical, part of Salas O’Brien, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and power studies for hyperscale and AI data centers across North America. The role demands hands-on expertise in SKM PowerTools and a track record delivering mission-critical infrastructure.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure NEC/IEEE/CSA compliance, and influence engineering standards while enabling global clients to achieve reliable, scalable electrical

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in mission-critical projects.
• Expert-level SKM PowerTools proficiency.
• Experience with MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, CSA codes.
• Authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system design and advanced power studies.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, arc-flash analyses.
• Develop MV/LV distribution and UPS designs.
• Review calculations, reports, and specs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
• Coordinate with clients and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with standards.
• Support commissioning and project delivery.

Skills

SKM PowerTools

Electrical engineering

Power system studies

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM coordination

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with extensive SKM PowerTools expertise to lead the design and analysis of electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers throughout the United States and Canada. This is a remote opportunity with an internationally recognized engineering firm specializing in mission-critical infrastructure.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for complex power system studies, electrical design, and engineering quality across multiple projects. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and help develop innovative solutions for some of the industry's most advanced mission-critical facilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work with global clients, while influencing engineering standards and contributing to the continued growth of a highly specialized team.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Leadership opportunities on large-scale mission-critical projects
• Continuous professional development and technical training
• Supportive management and collaborative engineering culture
• Remote work flexibility
• Competitive employee benefits: Health insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO
• Opportunity to participate in the company's retirement plan
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options

What You Will Do

• Lead electrical system design and advanced power system studies using SKM PowerTools
• Perform and review short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, load flow, and reliability analyses
• Develop electrical system designs for MV/LV distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and mission-critical infrastructure
• Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, design documentation, and specifications
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers
• Coordinate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project delivery
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, CSA, and international electrical standards
• Participate in design reviews, quality assurance processes, and value engineering initiatives
• Support commissioning, construction administration, and complex technical problem-solving during project execution

What We Expect

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, including significant experience with mission-critical, industrial, utility, or hyperscale data center projects
• Expert-level proficiency with SKM PowerTools (ETAP and EasyPower experience is an asset)
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, protection systems, and redundancy architectures
• Thorough understanding of NEC, IEEE, CSA, and international electrical codes and standards
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM coordination
• Knowledge of Neher-McGrath ductbank ampacity studies is considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication, leadership, client-facing, and problem-solving skills
• Authorization to work in Canada

Why Join Us?

• Lead the design of cutting-edge hyperscale and AI data center projects
• Work alongside recognized experts in mission-critical engineering
• Influence engineering standards and mentor the next generation of engineers
• Gain exposure to advanced BIM, VDC, augmented reality, and digital twin technologies
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and exceptional career growth opportunities

Ehvert Mission Critical designs hyperscale and AI data centers for technology leaders including Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Uber, delivering advanced electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems for some of the world's most demanding facilities.