Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus

401K Matching Contribution Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health

Health/Dental/Vision

Accelerated Career Growth & Profession

Flexible Work Schedule and Paid Time O

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer EIT/PE (Mission Critical Projects) for NYC with hybrid work. The role focuses on building power distribution design for data centers and critical facilities, requiring 6-10 years of experience and an ABET-accredited degree.

You will model and analyze UPS, generators, PDUs, and distribution, perform short-circuit and arc flash studies, coordinate with architects and clients, and support commissioning and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited school.
• 5–10+ years designing power systems for mission critical facilities or data centers.
• EIT or PE license desired; strong communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical power systems for mission critical data centers and healthcare facilities.
• Develop SKM models of MV/LV distribution with UPS, generators, PDUs.
• Perform short-circuit studies and arc flash analyses.
• Prepare coordination studies and engineering reports.
• Review drawings and assist commissioning teams.

Skills

Power systems design

Electrical engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer EIT/PE (Mission Critical Projects) - NYC/Hybrid

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Competitive Bonus
• 401K Matching Contribution Benefits Package
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health/Dental/Vision)
• Accelerated Career Growth & Professional Development
• Flexible Work Schedule and Paid Time Off

Job Details

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Team. Must have 6-10 years of experience in Electrical Building / Power Systems Design of Mission Critical Data Centers Projects and Critical Infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• 5-10+ years of experience designing power systems for mission critical projects, data centers, or healthcare facilities.
• EIT or PE License Desired
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical power systems on technically complex projects.
• Proficient in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools.
• Strong understanding of all A/E design disciplines and cross-disciplinary project coordination.
• Advanced proficiency with SKM Power Tools (DAPPER, CAPTOR, Arc Flash).
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584.
• Experience with UPS systems, generator paralleling, STS/ATS equipment, and redundant distribution architectures.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interface with architects, clients, engineers, and trade personnel.
• Skilled in presenting design options and technical recommendations to clients and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong time-management and budgeting skills to meet project schedules and deliverables.
• Proven ability to work productively within a team environment on multiple design and construction projects.
• Field experience with a solid understanding of construction methods, systems, and best practices.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed to support project activities.

Duties

• Design electrical power systems for mission critical environments, data centers, and healthcare facilities.
• Develop and maintain detailed electrical system models of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage distribution system in SKM, consisting of UPS systems, generators, paralleling gear, PDUs, RPPs, and dual fed distribution.
• Perform short circuit studies to verify equipment withstand ratings and identify overstressed equipment.
• Develop protective device coordination studies.
• Conduct arc flash hazard analyses and prepare arc flash labels aligned with NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and owner specific safety programs.
• Evaluate system behavior under normal, emergency, and maintenance operating modes.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports with clear recommendations for mitigation, labeling, and operational safety.
• Review one-line diagrams, equipment submittals, and as built documentation to ensure accurate system modeling.
• Collaborate with design engineers, commissioning teams, and facility operators to gather data and validate study assumptions and maintain up-to-date SKM model and reports.
• Provide technical guidance during design, commissioning, and troubleshooting of power distribution systems in live or planned data center environments.
• Participate in commissioning, system upgrades and troubleshooting activities as needed.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.