Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Data Center

Olsson; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Traditional benefits package

Job summary

Olsson is looking for an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer to join our Data Center Facilities Engineering Design team. This role involves supporting the design and modernization of instrumentation and control systems. The ideal candidate should possess at least 7 years of experience in the sector and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation.

Responsibilities include leading design projects, mentoring team members, and developing operating procedures. The role supports flexible work arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, paid time off, and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in instrumentation and control systems within industrial electrical or hyperscale data center sector.
• Expertise in design, application, and implementation of distribution and generation instrumentation systems.
• Thorough understanding of industry standards governing instrumentation sensors and control schemes.

Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation-related threat mitigation action plans.
• Ensure smooth operation of instrumentation systems through technical studies.
• Develop efficient electrical design packages for low and medium voltage infrastructure.

Skills

Instrumentation and control systems

Electrical Engineering

Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

PLCs

Job description

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Data Center

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Olsson is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer for our Data Center Facilities Engineering Design team to help support the design development of the instrumentation and control systems associated with electrical distribution systems. The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise with respect to system modernization and maintenance, will create plans, schematics, and one‑lines, and will lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls projects with a focus on reliability and technical execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support instrumentation‑related threat mitigation action plans and incident management investigations and actions
• Ensure the smooth real‑time operation of the instrumentation system by performing and analyzing technical studies and data, developing strategies and alternatives, and establishing and documenting operating procedures
• Works within a multi‑discipline team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure
• Lead the Instrumentation and Control design for projects and define control scheme in alignment with industry and client standards to satisfy power system reliability requirements
• Review data sheets, control block diagrams, and functional/operational descriptions for all instrumentation related projects
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a subject matter expert, delivering professional and technical guidance on programs, projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members, offering guidance and encouraging initiative while helping them develop as engineers and technical leaders.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• 7+ years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems within the industrial electrical and/or hyperscale data center sector
• Expertise in the design, application, and implementation of distribution and generation instrumentation and control systems for building level infrastructures
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry standards that govern the selection, testing and performance of instrumentation sensors and control schemes
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of global standards such as ISA, IEC, IEEE and other related to instrumentation and control systems
• Experience working with DCS, SIS and PLCs and developing, reading and understanding P&IDs and control schematics

Preferred qualifications:

• License Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Benefits

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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