Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Systems

AECOM Corporation; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 160,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Corporation seeks a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers) in Bogotá, Colombia to design robust electrical systems for mission-critical data centers. You will lead power distribution, UPS and generator solutions, and ensure scalable, reliable operations for large-scale facilities.

Responsibilities include load calculations, equipment selection, redundancy planning, and collaboration with mechanical teams to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering with data center focus.
• Proficient in designing data center electrical systems including power distribution and emergency systems.
• Extensive knowledge of data center Tier Standard Topology and related standards.
• Experience with load calculations, equipment selection, power distribution design, and redundancy planning.
• Strong understanding of electrical and building codes (IBC/IFC/NEC/IEEE).
• Hands-on experience with electrical design tools (AutoCAD, ETAP, DIALux, SKM Power Tools).
• Experience with arc flash calculations and short circuit studies.
• Ability to review contractor submittals and RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data centers including power distribution, UPS, generators, and lighting.
• Conduct load calculations and capacity planning for future growth.
• Select and specify electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, distribution panels).
• Incorporate redundancy and fault-tolerance into designs.
• Apply energy efficiency and sustainability strategies in data centers.
• Coordinate with mechanical/HVAC teams to align electrical needs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942-B, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NEC).
• Prepare design drawings, specifications, and client communications.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Stay updated on data center trends and technologies.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Load calculations

UPS & generators

Redundancy planning

Energy efficiency

AutoCAD

ETAP

DIALux

SKM Power Tools

IBC/NEC/IEEE

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

DIALux

SKM Power Tools

Job description

AECOM Corporation seeks a Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers) in Bogotá, Colombia to design robust electrical systems for mission-critical data centers. You will lead power distribution, UPS and generator solutions, and ensure scalable, reliable operations for large-scale facilities.

Responsibilities include load calculations, equipment selection, redundancy planning, and collaboration with mechanical teams to optimize energy efficiency and sustainability while adhering to