Electrical Facilities Engineer (HPC) - Banking & Finance

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Illinois; On-site; USD 166,500 - 203,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive 401(k) matching

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited seeks an Electrical Engineer to lead the design of mission-critical HPC data centre infrastructure. You will oversee power systems from distribution to delivery, act as Engineer of Record, and engage in AI integration to enhance design workflows.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering, a PE license, and 7+ years of relevant experience. The position offers industry-leading benefits and a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mission‑critical facility or datacenter design, focusing on HPC.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design for critical infrastructure projects.
• Assume responsible charge for deliverables and circuit allocation.
• Direct multi-discipline teams managing budgets and schedules.
• Conduct site investigations and commissioning oversight.
• Apply AI-driven analytics to optimise engineering workflows.
• Perform technical reviews and gap analyses.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of medium/low voltage distribution

Understanding of fault tolerance

Proficient in NEC/NFPA/IEEE codes

Expert in Revit

Expert in AutoCAD MEP

Proficient in BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a global trading firm where engineers, traders, and researchers work together to solve complex challenges in modern financial markets. With a strong international presence and decades of expertise, the firm builds high-performance systems that power trading across all asset classes and time horizons.

The company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design of mission‑critical high‑performance computing (HPC) data centre infrastructure across global projects. The role focuses on delivering reliable, high‑density environments by overseeing power system design from medium voltage distribution to rack‑level delivery. Acting as the Engineer of Record, the role sets engineering standards, solves complex power challenges, and uses modern tools, including AI, to improve design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• System Design: Lead the electrical design for critical infrastructure projects, including generator plants, UPS systems, and redundant power architectures.
• Engineer of Record Duties: Assume responsible charge for deliverables, ensuring precise phase balancing and circuit allocation from RPPs to device cabinets.
• Project Leadership: Direct multi‑discipline teams (mechanical, structural, and tech) while managing project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Field Operations: Conduct site investigations, commissioning oversight, and feasibility studies for new datacenter site selections.
• AI Integration: Actively apply AI‑driven analytics and LLM tools to optimise engineering workflows and power data calculations.
• QA/QC: Perform rigorous technical reviews and gap analyses on work produced by external partners and internal teams.

Skills/Must have

• Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering and a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience: 7+ years in mission‑critical facility or datacenter design, with a focus on high‑performance computing.
• Technical Mastery: Expert‑level knowledge of medium/low voltage distribution, fault tolerance, and NEC/NFPA/IEEE codes.
• Software Proficiency: Expert in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, and BIM workflows.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Competitive 401(k) matching.

Salary

• $185,000+ Performance based Bonus