Associate Director - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

AECOM; Bogotá, Distrito Capital; On-site; COP 292,440,415 - 365,550,519; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Director for Electrical Engineering in Bogotá, Colombia. This senior-level position involves designing and implementing electrical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Candidates should have over 8 years of professional experience, strong knowledge of load calculations, and be proficient with design tools like AutoCAD. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required, with a Master's preferred. The role does not offer relocation assistance or sponsorship for work authorization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical engineering focused on data center infrastructure.
• Proficient in data center power systems and emergency systems, familiar with Tier Standard Topology.
• Hands-on experience with design and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data centers, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Perform power load calculations and capacity planning.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers on system integration.

Skills

Electrical system design

Load calculations

Energy efficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in power systems

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DIALux

SKM Power Tools

Revit

Job description

Associate Director – Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

Senior‑level position based in Bogota, Colombia within AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design Electrical Systems for Data Centers: develop and implement electrical system designs tailored to data center operations, including power distribution, emergency power systems, lighting, and grounding.
• Ensure designs prioritize reliability, scalability, and efficiency in mission‑critical environments.
• Perform Power Load Calculations and Capacity Planning: conduct load calculations for electrical systems, factoring in the power demands of IT equipment, cooling systems, and infrastructure, and plan for future growth to ensure scalability.
• Electrical Equipment Selection: identify and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, UPS units, circuit breakers, and distribution panels that meet operational requirements and safety standards.
• Design redundancy and fault‑tolerant systems, including dual power feeds, backup power solutions, and automatic switchover mechanisms to guarantee continuous operation.
• Incorporate energy‑efficient strategies to minimize consumption and carbon footprint, optimize renewable energy use, integrate energy storage systems, and implement sustainable design principles.
• Coordinate with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with cooling and HVAC infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA‑942‑B, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, and NEC.
• Prepare design documentation and specifications, and effectively communicate design plans with clients, architects, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems during installation, verifying compliance with design intent.
• Stay updated on data center trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center electrical systems.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering focused on data center infrastructure and power systems.
• Proficient in designing data center electrical systems, including power distribution and emergency systems, and familiarity with Tier Standard Topology (Uptime Institute, TIA‑942).
• Strong experience in load calculations, equipment selection, power distribution design, and redundancy planning; solid understanding of electrical codes and standards (IBC, IFC, NEC, IEEE, ASHRAE 90.1).
• Hands‑on experience with design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DIALux, SKM Power Tools.
• Experience performing arc‑flash calculations and short‑circuit coordination studies.
• Proven ability to review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Knowledge of energy‑efficiency strategies and renewable energy solutions for data centers.
• Experience integrating electrical systems with HVAC infrastructure for optimal data center performance.
• Advanced level of English, written and spoken.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; master’s degree or advanced coursework in power systems, energy management, or sustainable electrical design is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Revit for 3D BIM modeling of electrical systems.
• Professional certifications such as Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS), Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP), or similar.
• Additional certifications like LEED accreditation or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) are highly valued.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Colombia work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

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