Associate Electrical Engineer

Owen Thomas Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate-level Electrical Engineer to work on Data Center projects. This role allows remote work with occasional visits to East Coast offices. Candidates should have strong data center experience and proficiency in SKM. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. Salary varies from $120,000 to $160,000 annually, along with an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in facility design and construction environments.
• Experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of data center power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for data center projects.
• Define electrical system requirements and coordinate with other teams.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams.

Skills

Data Center experience

SKM proficiency

Revit or similar design software

Professional Engineering (PE) license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Switchgear

UPS systems

Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

Job description

Company: Owen Thomas Group. A client is seeking an Associate-level Electrical Engineer to work on Data Center projects across the country. This role can sit remotely with sporadic visits to offices on the East Coast. Data Center experience and SKM proficiency required.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for greenfield and retrofit data center projects
• Define electrical system requirements and coordinate with mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection teams
• Develop and refine office design standards for Data Center and Mission Critical sectors
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated and reliable technical solutions
• Coordinate with sustainability and energy teams to optimize for energy efficiency and carbon reduction while ensuring 24/7 uptime and resilience
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams and third-party commissioning agents
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and seminars to share expertise and build presence in the mission critical sector

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience in facility design and construction environments
• Proven experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of data center power distribution systems, UPS, standby generation, and associated infrastructure
• Proficiency with Revit or similar design software
• SKM experience required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, preferred
• Experience with switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, power monitoring, and grounding systems
• Familiarity with emergency power systems and reliability-driven electrical design
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E
• Experience integrating electrical systems with building controls and monitoring platforms

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Design

Industries

• Engineering Services
• Construction
• Design Services