Electrical Engineer - Data Center Design

NV5; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

NV5 seeks an Electrical Engineer to perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities in the Las Vegas area. You will develop reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinate multidisciplinary work, and support projects from planning through construction administration.

Reporting to a Group Leader and collaborating with Project Managers and Engineers of Record, you will lead the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5–7+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems or data centers.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting, grounding, and code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and construction documents for mission-critical facilities and data centers.
• Design and specify medium- and low-voltage distribution systems and UPS.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review submittals, perform site observations, and resolve construction issues.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA codes, energy codes, and owner standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Data center experience

Project coordination

Budgeting & scheduling

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities. This position requires experience designing reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and supporting projects from initial planning through construction administration.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities. This position requires experience designing reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and supporting projects from initial planning through construction administration. Reporting to a Group Leader and taking project direction from the Project Manager and Engineer of Record, the Electrical Engineer will work with minimal supervision, coordinate the work of designers and technical staff, and help maintain strong client relationships. The engineer may lead the electrical scope of assigned projects, with responsibility for technical quality, schedule, and budget performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and construction documents for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Design and specify medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches, busway, and power distribution units.
• Evaluate electrical system configurations and redundancy strategies, including N, N+1, and 2N arrangements amongst others, based on project requirements.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, panel schedules, specifications, and electrical details.
• Perform electrical calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
• Coordinate electrical requirements for mechanical cooling equipment, building controls, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), fire alarm, and other facility systems.
• Support capacity planning, equipment replacement, and phased construction in operating facilities, accounting for uptime requirements and shutdown constraints.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, telecommunications, and other project disciplines, as well as utilities, equipment vendors, and commissioning providers.
• Review equipment submittals, respond to requests for information, conduct site observations, and support resolution of construction issues.
• Apply applicable codes and standards, including the NEC, relevant NFPA requirements, energy codes, and project-specific owner standards.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and alignment with the project’s reliability requirements.
• Support project planning, scheduling, fee development, and management of the electrical scope.
• Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development as needed.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

Required Skills And Experience

• 5–7+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems or power distribution, including experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
• Software: Proficient with MS Office software Package, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Experience with SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP software.
• Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and their application to data center design
• Experience in lighting, power, grounding, lightning protection, signal, communication, controls and fire detection systems designs.
• Experience in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications
• Experience with all phases of project management and production
• Experience in budgeting, scheduling, planning facility design projects
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical and design codes
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills to peers, managers, and clients
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-track environment
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Licenses and Certifications

• Professional registration as a licensed Electrical Engineer preferred
• ATD or ATP Certification preferred
• Valid drivers’ license required.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world. Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges. At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.