Electrical Lead - Data Centers

GreenBridge; Maryland; On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Project stability

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Lead for Data Centers in Maryland. This role involves leading large-scale electrical projects, requiring over 10 years of design experience in mission-critical sectors. Candidates should have strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and industry-specific software. The position offers long-term stability in a rapidly expanding market and the opportunity for high-visibility leadership within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven electrical engineering design experience, particularly in data centers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA).

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for large-scale data center projects.
• Lead and manage project teams to ensure budget and schedule control.
• Prepare and review electrical drawings and perform load calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of electrical engineering design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit (MEP)

Load calculation software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)

Job description

Role: Electrical Lead - Data Centers (Engineer/Project Manager)

Compensation: Up to $200k base + annual bonus

We have partnered with a top national engineering firm and are looking for a talented Electrical Engineer/Project Manager to lead electrical delivery on largescale data center projects. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated team player looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity within a dynamic, truly experienced mission critical team part of a large national AEC firm. (Data center experience is a must).

What You’ll Do

• Design of electrical power, lighting, and low-voltage systems; manage and design multiple concurrent projects
• Strong ability to interpret electrical and architectural technical drawings
• Lead electrical design team efforts and manage project teams to maintain budget and schedule control
• Develop fee proposals and qualification-based submissions
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (NEC, energy codes, NFPA, local electrical codes) and ensure designs conform to all applicable codes and client standards
• Prepare and review electrical drawings including power distribution plans, lighting layouts, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, load schedules, grounding plans, and bills of materials
• Perform electrical load calculations, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and coordination studies using industry-standard software
• Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external clients

Who You Are

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering is a bonus.
• Previous experience in mission-critical sectors (data centers, healthcare, critical infrastructure, etc.)
• 10+ years of electrical engineering design experience
• Experience with electrical load calculation and power system analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit (MEP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management experience and/or PMP certification preferred
• Desire to lead multi-disciplinary projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with power system studies (short-circuit, coordination, arc flash) and energy analysis is a plus
• Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) experience and established relationships is a plus
• Active involvement in local professional organizations (e.g., IEEE) is a plus

Why This Role?

• Build at the frontier of AI and hyperscale infrastructure
• Long-term project stability in a rapidly expanding market
• High-visibility leadership role on a nationally significant campus
• Collaborative teams and decisive, supportive leadership
• A company that rewards commitment, performance, and delivery

Ready to take ownership of complex projects in the data centre sector? Apply now and be at the forefront of mission-critical engineering.