Lead Electrical Engineer

X4 Engineering; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Engineering seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the data center design team as a Lead electrical engineer. You will create designs, perform load and energy calculations, and guide equipment selections on diverse project sizes.

You will develop system narratives and layouts, establish design criteria, and oversee QA/QC to ensure quality. PE licensure and a strong background in Revit, AutoCAD MEP are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license required.
• 9+ years of relevant MEP experience, data centers or mission-critical projects preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD MEP and Revit; strong design and QA/QC involvement.
• Ability to lead and mentor in a senior-to-lead transition.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development and equipment selection for data center projects.
• Carry out load, energy, and pressure drop calculations.
• Prepare system narratives, layouts, and design criteria.
• Oversee QA/QC process for own work and others.

Skills

Revit

MEP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

eQuest

Trace

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the data center design team. Working as a Lead electrical engineer, you’ll create designs, carry out equipment selections, and perform load, energy, and pressure drop calculations across a wide range of project types and sizes. This role suits an engineer who is ready to progress from a senior level, to a more mentoring and supervisory role.

You’ll develop basic designs, specifications, system narratives, and system layouts, and begin to establish system applications, design criteria, and operational parameters and sequences with guidance from senior colleagues. You’ll become fluent in the company’s drawing organisation formats and design standards, and take ownership of quality by participating in and overseeing the QA/QC process for your own work and the work of others.

Job Requirements

You’ll bring strong Revit and MEP skills, with the ability to take a design from mark-ups through to detailed drawings, along with a working knowledge of construction documentation and design phase requirements. Experience with trade-specific design and calculation software, including energy analysis tools such as eQuest or Trace, will set you apart in this dynamic role.

Education and Certification

You’ll hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution, and PE License is required.

Experience

You’ll have at least 9+ years of relevant experience in the MEP field, working on projects across sectors such as data centers, mission critical and industrial. Experience in mission critical, science and technology, or healthcare is strongly preferred, as is an interest in project management.

Technical Skills

You’ll be proficient in the latest versions of AutoCAD MEP and Revit, with a sound understanding of system selection and applicable codes.