Electrical Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401k

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Dallas, Texas is looking for a mid-level Electrical Engineer to support design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities such as data centers. This role includes producing detailed electrical designs, performing analyses, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, 3-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in software tools like SKM Power*Tools or ETAP. The position offers comprehensive benefits and the potential for a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering; mission-critical or data center experience preferred.
• EIT required; PE License preferred or actively pursuing.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Produce power distribution and redundancy designs for data centers.
• Perform short-circuit and arc flash studies using industry-standard software.

Skills

Medium- and low-voltage power system design

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET institution

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

The Role We Want You For

The Electrical Engineer will support the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high-reliability environments. Working alongside a Senior Electrical Engineer on each project, this mid-level role is responsible for producing detailed electrical designs, performing analyses, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver infrastructure that meets demanding uptime and efficiency requirements in a fast-paced, design-build environment.

The Specifics of the Role

• Develop electrical designs for mission-critical projects under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Produce medium- and low-voltage power distribution, grounding, UPS, standby generator, and redundancy designs (N+1, 2N, distributed/block-redundant) for data centers and other high-availability environments.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using industry-standard software.
• Prepare construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Coordinate with architectural, mechanical, structural, and EPMS teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Support construction administration activities, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field observations.
• Contribute to client meetings and presentations, supporting the senior engineer in communicating technical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
• 3-7 years of experience in Electrical Engineering; mission-critical, data center, or high-tech manufacturing project experience preferred.
• EIT required; PE License preferred or actively pursuing.
• Working knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
• Proficiency in software tools such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power system analysis; exposure to AmpCalc or CYMCAP for cable ampacity analysis is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.