Electrical Dept Head — Data Center Design & Leadership

Recruiters' Network Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk is seeking an Department Head - Electrical Mission Critical in Boston to lead the electrical design team on large data center projects. The role combines senior leadership with hands-on design for hyperscale and colocation programs, and the incumbent will sign as engineer of record for the office.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, has extensive data center experience including MV distribution up to 35 kV, BIM/Revit proficiency, and a proven track record leading engineering teams.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of electrical design experience, with substantial data center work.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Medium voltage distribution and protective relaying experience.
• Experience designing redundant power systems for tiered facilities.
• Track record leading engineering teams.
• Working knowledge of Revit and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Own the department's design guidelines and quality review process.
• Mentor and grow the department's engineers and designers.
• Review drawings, Revit models, and calculations before issue.
• Lead electrical design on large data center projects from planning through construction.
• Collaborate with owners and MEP engineers to integrate power systems into the overall design.
• Design to owner standards on hyperscale and colocation programs.
• Design medium voltage distribution up to 35 kV and specify transformers, switchgear, and feeders.
• Develop protection and control schemes, including relay settings and diagrams.
• Oversee power system studies.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Revit

BIM

Power systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Revit

BIM

Job description

RNInk is seeking an Department Head - Electrical Mission Critical in Boston to lead the electrical design team on large data center projects. The role combines senior leadership with hands-on design for hyperscale and colocation programs, and the incumbent will sign as engineer of record for the office.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license, has extensive data center experience including MV distribution up to 35 kV, BIM/Revit proficiency, and a proven track record leading engineering teams.