Lead Electrical Engineer, Design

Serverfarm; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer of data centers in the United States is seeking a Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer to assist with design and construction on multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in construction management and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $175,000. If you're passionate about data center innovation and ready for growth, apply now.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in construction management, design, design management, or relevant field.
• 5+ years’ experience with data center design and/or construction projects.
• Experience with electrical engineering systems in mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on projects.
• Review design documents and ensure conformance with contract expectations.
• Collaborate with procurement for compliance on equipment submittals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Construction management experience

Data center design experience

Electrical engineering systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Base pay range

$145,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

As Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer – Project Engineering, you will be responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer will interact daily with contractors, engineers, commissioning agents, and vendors and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Key Accountabilities

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team
• Review design documents, bid packages, and schedules to ensure conformance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with project
• Identify and ensure implementation of standards and low‑cost alternatives, ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed of issues affecting the project
• Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
• Provide design and installation support (e.g., RFI) to on‑site staff, EPC contractor, and EPC project management team
• Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases
• Work with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies for adherence to the design standards
• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day‑to‑day activities and responsibilities
• Conduct effective pre‑construction planning sessions
• Review project proposals with engineering and site development teams to advise on project schedules, limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects
• Verify that construction agrees with engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
• Perform field observations and provide installation support as part of the construction quality assurance process
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Required Skills

• 7+ years’ experience in construction management, design, design management, or relevant field
• 5+ years’ experience with data center design and/or construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission‑critical environments

Preferred Skills

• Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred but not required)

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.