Data Center Electrical Engineer

Insight Global

Boydton (VA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A staffing and services company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for their datacenter in Boydton, VA. This role involves on-site project management and ensuring compliance during the construction of a multi-year datacenter campus. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of electrical engineering experience, specifically in datacenter projects. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

8+ years of electrical engineering experience.
5 years' experience specific to datacenter electrical engineering.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Experience with power distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site electrical engineering representative.
Perform regular site inspections to observe progress.
Review construction drawings and specifications for compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Datacenter design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Insight Global is seeking an Electrical Engineer for their Data Center in Boydton, VA. This is a contract to hire role, slated for conversion after the initial 6 months of employment. This Senior Electrical Engineer will fulfill an on-site role at a datacenter campus supporting ongoing construction activities. This role will serve as a daily on-site presence to review progress and support quality design of multiple concurrent datacenter builds. The position will be responsible for monitoring progress for compliance with construction documents from initial stages through commissioning and work closely with the engineering, procurement, controls and construction teams. Additionally, this role will provide project management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership on behalf of engineering throughout the construction lifecycle up to and including the turnover to Datacenter Operations. As such they will support multi-discipline coordination, issue identification and resolution, continuous improvement efforts, and the ongoing documentation of project learnings for incorporation into future designs.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site electrical engineering and project management representative throughout construction of a multi-year datacenter campus development.
Perform regular site walks and site inspections to observe progress, review construction versus design intent, review all benchmarking to ensure standard and quality are met, and flag potential concerns for engineering review.
Facilitate and participate in a close working relationship with all site personnel – attending construction-based quality and assurance meetings, attend schedule and milestone review sessions, close monitoring of overall project management, Electrical, and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) related risk items with the Architectural Engineering (AE) subject matter experts (SMEs)
Review construction drawings, specifications, design guides/standards, sequences of operation, and commissioning documents for technical compliance.
Support and oversight of submittal review, Request For Invoice (RFI) responses, and commissioning activities.
Possess a high level of understanding of commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.
Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and requirements documents is essential.
Working knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Must possess excellent leadership competencies and a willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences.
Able to work with other technical and non-technical groups in a fast-paced environment and do so with an even temperament.
Be a person of integrity, be methodical, detailed-oriented with an excellent work ethic.

Qualifications

8+ years of electrical engineering experience
5 years’ experience specific to datacenter electrical engineering
Electrical Cabling Experience reviewing construction drawings, project specifications, and equipment submittals against construction activities to track progress and review potential issues.
Experience with the design and operation of electrical systems, power distribution systems, backup power systems, electrical power monitoring systems, the control diagrams, sequence of operation for the electrical controls systems, overall network architecture and communication protocols.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field

Perm Compensation Target: $125-175k

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role are available on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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