Electrical Engineer - Data Center

ICONMA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Direct full-time employment

Job summary

ICONMA seeks Electrical Engineers for direct hire in Houston, TX to support data center infrastructure projects. You will review drawings, size cables, prepare BOMs, and coordinate with procurement and construction teams.

Experience with high-density data centers and CAD/BIM tools is essential. BS in Electrical Engineering with PE preferred, 2–10 years of experience, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are required.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineering License preferred.
• 2–10 years’ experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering focused on data center infrastructure.
• Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design ideas.
• General knowledge of construction, operation, and maintenance of data center electrical systems.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments.
• Familiarity with CAD and BIM software.

Responsibilities

• Check and approve drawings, information, and documentation to meet industrial standards.
• Center infrastructure modules and support design/development planning sessions.
• Prepare electrical system tests, cables sizing, single line diagrams, and BOMs.
• Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement.
• Analyze electrical systems for load balancing, capacity, and efficiency improvements.
• Support construction with RFIs and on-site commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Data center infrastructure

Power systems

Regulatory knowledge

Sketching

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

Our Client, an Oilfield Services company, is looking for multiple Electrical Engineers for direct hire at their Houston, TX location.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Professional Engineering License (Strongly Preferred)
• 2 to 10 years’ experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
• Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.
• General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems.
• Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments.
• Understand the principle of electrical power and its components, procedures, and standards for power system equipment sizing and design.
• Understands the purpose of electrical system for facility.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
• Fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects.
• 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.
• Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.

Why Should You Apply?

• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive insurance options including health, dental, and vision.
• Direct full-time employment with a global organization.