Electrical Engineer # 26-17474

US Tech Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking an electrical engineer to design and review electrical systems for data center infrastructure. You will prepare technical requisitions, BOMs, and ensure compliance with IEC, NEC, NFPA, and other codes.

The role involves vendor interaction, site visits, and coordinating with procurement and construction teams. The ideal candidate has 2–10 years in electrical design for data centers, strong CAD/BIM skills, and experience negotiating with regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• 2 to 10 years’ experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering.
• Experience with data center infrastructure and high-density environments.
• Proficient with CAD and BIM software.
• Direct experience negotiating with regulatory agencies for design approval.

Responsibilities

• Check and approve drawings and documentation to meet industry standards.
• Prepare TRs for electrical systems and calculate BOMs.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement.
• Provide technical support during construction and RFIs.
• Attend site visits and commissioning activities as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Data center design

CAD/BIM knowledge

Problem solving

Project coordination

Client communication

Tools

ETAP

SolidWorks

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk BIM 360

Autodesk AutoCAD

Navisworks Manager / Freedom

Job description

Duration: Full Time (Direct Hire)

• Checking and approving drawings, information, and documentation which meets Industrial standards to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
• Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review session to meet customer’s and industry’s need.
• Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for electrical systems, fire systems, and various components.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
• Prepare and complete various electrical engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as electrical load list, cable sizing / schedule, single line diagrams.
• Design and complete earthing protection systems.
• Design and complete lighting studies and system.
• Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
• Interprets, organizes, executes assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
• Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
• Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
• Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization.
• Stays up to date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center product line.
• Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.
• Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.

Experience:

• 2 to 10 years’ experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments.
• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling
  (BIM) software.
• Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.

Skills:

• Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
• Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.
• Expertise in ETAP, Operational knowledge in: SolidWorks, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks Manager / Freedom
• General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems.
• Detailed understanding of UPS (uninterruptable power sources), diesel generators, medium and low voltage electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, electrical control systems, low voltage rectification systems, and other critical electrical equipment found within data centers.
• Familiarity with medium and high voltage power distribution systems design.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design within data center driving
  or affecting electrical scope.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to
  o IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
  o IBC - International Building Code
  o OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  o NEC - National Electric Code
  o NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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