Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Data Center Mission Critical

ENERCON; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,200 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENERCON is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Data Center Group, playing a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The successful candidate will prepare engineering documentation, maintain industry standards, and collaborate with clients and disciplines.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of related experience. The position offers a compensation range of USD $107,200.00 - USD $180,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of engineering design experience in data centers.
• Ability to travel 15%-25% depending on project needs.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare error-free engineering documents according to industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients through effective communication.

Skills

Engineering design experience

Knowledge of electrical codes

Proficient with AutoCAD

Proficient with Microsoft Suite

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, our Data Center Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for complex, mission‑critical projects. You'll combine technical excellence, leadership, and collaboration to guide designs from concept through execution. This role can be based in the following office locations:

• Emeryville, CA
• Charlotte, NC
• Houston, TX
• Reston, VA
• Dallas, TX
• Naperville, IL
• Ohio
• Washington
• Remote from the US
• Any ENERCON office

Responsibilities

Each day brings a mix of focused engineering work and collaboration. You develop precise, high‑quality designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and connect with clients to ensure solutions meet real‑world needs. From site walkdowns to final deliverables, every day is hands‑on, fast‑paced, and deeply rewarding.

• Engineering Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare error‑free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to industry codes, standards and regulations. Generate engineering related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON procedures, processes, specifications and other directives. Produce high‑quality deliverables that are consistent with project scopes and client expectations.
• Technical Standards & Professional Development: Maintain up‑to‑date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the data center industry.
• Client & Cross‑Disciplinary Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications, and consult with other disciplines to ensure designs are compatible with all disciplinary requirements.
• Project Leadership & Field Engagement: Travel to sites to interface with client personnel and perform walk‑downs related to the project work. Serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discipline scope on projects. #LI-MB1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering design experience in data centers.
• Experience in electrical codes, standards and criteria for power systems and data centers.
• Proficient with AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to travel 15%‑25%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks.

Compensation Range

USD $107,200.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.