Lead Electrical Engineer - MEP - Any office location

LVI Associates; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for its expanding Data Centers division. This highly visible role involves providing technical leadership on large-scale projects while mentoring upcoming engineers. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility across U.S. offices and a strong focus on innovative data center solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive Day-One Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on data centers.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and resiliency standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for data center projects across North America.
• Manage project teams and technical challenges using relevant tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to high-performance culture.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - MEP - Any office location

Lead Electrical Engineer - MEP - Any office location

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About the Opportunity
My client, a globally recognized engineering and consulting firm with a 100+ year legacy, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support its rapidly growing Data Centers division. In this highly visible role, you'll provide technical leadership across multi-million-dollar design-build and design-only projects while mentoring a team and working closely with some of the most prominent names in the data center industry.

This is a hybrid opportunity, offering a flexible work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), and can be based out of any U.S. regional office.

What You'll Do

Lead the electrical design efforts for mission-critical data center projects across North America.

Provide subject matter expertise on power distribution systems, redundancy, and resiliency standards in hyperscale, edge, and colocation environments.

Manage and guide project teams through complex technical challenges using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Navisworks.

Coordinate with local utilities, clients, internal disciplines, and external partners throughout project lifecycles.

Oversee production of technical deliverables, including calculations, layouts, and system studies.

Participate in business development and proposal efforts, including scope creation, LOE estimates, and site visits.

Mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on mission-critical/data center environments.

Strong understanding of tier rating systems, resiliency design, and code compliance.

Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM software for electrical modeling and documentation.

Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering results in high-paced project environments.

Excellent communication skills with a client-focused, solutions-driven mindset.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience working directly with hyperscale or colocation providers.

Knowledge of Uptime Institute certification requirements.

Experience developing and managing custom families and complex parameters in Revit.

Proven leadership in training and mentoring junior staff.

Familiarity with data center commissioning, procurement processes, and field coordination.

Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers
Hybrid | U.S.-based | Near Any Regional Office
Full-Time

About the Opportunity
My client, a globally recognized engineering and consulting firm with a 100+ year legacy, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to support its rapidly growing Data Centers division. In this highly visible role, you'll provide technical leadership across multi-million-dollar design-build and design-only projects while mentoring a team and working closely with some of the most prominent names in the data center industry.

This is a hybrid opportunity, offering a flexible work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote), and can be based out of any U.S. regional office.

What You'll Do

• Lead the electrical design efforts for mission-critical data center projects across North America.

• Provide subject matter expertise on power distribution systems, redundancy, and resiliency standards in hyperscale, edge, and colocation environments.

• Manage and guide project teams through complex technical challenges using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Navisworks.

• Coordinate with local utilities, clients, internal disciplines, and external partners throughout project lifecycles.

• Oversee production of technical deliverables, including calculations, layouts, and system studies.

• Participate in business development and proposal efforts, including scope creation, LOE estimates, and site visits.

• Mentor junior engineers and designers, contributing to a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on mission-critical/data center environments.

• Strong understanding of tier rating systems, resiliency design, and code compliance.

• Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM software for electrical modeling and documentation.

• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering results in high-paced project environments.

• Excellent communication skills with a client-focused, solutions-driven mindset.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience working directly with hyperscale or colocation providers.

• Knowledge of Uptime Institute certification requirements.

• Experience developing and managing custom families and complex parameters in Revit.

• Proven leadership in training and mentoring junior staff.

• Familiarity with data center commissioning, procurement processes, and field coordination.
  
  

Selling Points & Recognition

• Employee-Owned Model: You're not just an employee-you're an owner. Enjoy a stake in the company's long-term success.

• Award-Winning Culture: Recognized among the Top 100 Places to Work by Glassdoor, and honored for commitment to DEI, sustainability, and innovation.

• Comprehensive Day-One Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.

• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with the ability to work from any U.S. regional office.

• Global Reach, Local Impact: A long-standing reputation for building sustainable infrastructure that supports critical digital and energy needs.

• Growth-Focused: Internal mobility, technical training, and a clear pathway for advancement in a firm that supports long-term career journeys.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Project Management

• Industries

  Design Services and Engineering Services

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