Lead Electrical Engineer, Data Center & Mission Critical

Gilder Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Atlanta, GA to lead electrical engineering and construction activities across Mission Critical, Data Center, and Industrial projects nationwide.

You will review electrical systems, develop estimates and budgets, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and vendors, and mentor junior engineers while guiding project turnover and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Experience on large commercial/industrial, mission critical, or data center projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS and critical power infrastructure.
• Experience with commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of construction processes, estimating, scheduling and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and construction activities through project lifecycle.
• Review electrical systems and provide technical recommendations during design and construction.
• Develop electrical estimates, budgets, and preconstruction documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Support constructability reviews and value engineering initiatives.
• Procure electrical equipment and develop project scope.
• Conduct field inspections and support QA/QC efforts.
• Lead commissioning activities, testing, and project turnover.
• Provide electrical sequencing and scheduling input for project delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Electrical power systems

Commissioning

Estimating

Vendor coordination

Mentoring

Client meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Atlanta, GA to lead electrical engineering and construction activities across Mission Critical, Data Center, and Industrial projects nationwide.

You will review electrical systems, develop estimates and budgets, coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and vendors, and mentor junior engineers while guiding project turnover and commissioning.