Electrical Engineer – Data Center

Lynk Engineers; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynk Engineers in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the planning and design of electrical systems for mission‑critical facilities and data centers.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, preparing engineering calculations, and coordinating work with various teams. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in data centers.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience with mission-critical electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data centers and mission-critical facilities.
• Prepare engineering calculations and construction documents.
• Coordinate electrical designs with other engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Position Summary

Lynk Engineers is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Data Center to support the planning, design, and coordination of electrical systems for mission‑critical and data‑center facilities. This role will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable, resilient, and energy‑efficient electrical infrastructure solutions that support complex operational requirements and uptime expectations.

Location

On‑site | Salt Lake City, Utah

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and experienced in designing electrical systems for critical environments including data centers, technology facilities, and other high‑performance buildings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for data center and mission‑critical facilities, including:
• Power distribution systems
• UPS systems
• Generators
• Switchgear
• PDUs and RPPs
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Emergency power systems
• Prepare engineering calculations, one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural, technology, and commissioning teams
• Support short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load calculations
• Participate in design meetings, client coordination meetings, and project reviews
• Review submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor questions during construction
• Assist with field investigations, site visits, punch walks, and commissioning activities
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
• Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverable deadlines
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure
• 4+ years of electrical engineering experience preferred
• Experience with mission‑critical, data‑center, or large commercial electrical systems preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred
• Familiarity with SKM, ETAP, or other electrical analysis software preferred
• Understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable energy codes
• Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills

Preferred Experience

• Data center or colocation facility design
• Tier classification and redundancy concepts
• Utility coordination and power studies
• Arc flash and coordination studies
• Generator paralleling systems
• Mission‑critical commissioning processes
• BIM coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Sustainable and energy‑efficient design practices

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Detail‑oriented and organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with strong client service skills
• Interest in emerging technologies and critical infrastructure systems
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office‑based with periodic travel to project sites and client meetings
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional site visits to active construction or operational data center environments may be required