Principal Electrical Engineer Data Centers

Pkaza; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Pkaza is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. This challenging role includes designing critical power systems for new and existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with electrical systems in data centers and be proficient in AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.

As a subject-matter expert, you will manage projects, collaborate with various stakeholders, and lead design efforts ensuring energy efficiency and reliability.

Competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical design.
• Previous experience designing systems for data centers.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and life safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and create designs for data centers.
• Collaborate with project management and design staff.
• Lead design teams on complex electrical design tasks.

Skills

Designing electrical systems for data centers

Electrical power distribution system design

Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP

Revit MEP

Project management

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD MEP

Revit MEP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer - Los Angeles, CA / Remote

Our client is a leading engineering design and commissioning company with a national footprint. They specialize in MEP critical facilities and provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise for enterprise, colocation and hyperscale companies. The organization focuses on reliability, energy efficiency, sustainable design and LEED expertise, offering competitive salaries and benefits.

This challenging and unique role will involve acting as a senior electrical engineer, designing critical power systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems specifically for large data centers and in-depth knowledge of electrical power and power distribution system design and installation. Previous experience with electrical equipment design—including generators, UPS systems, PDUs and electrical switchgear—is required. Proficiency in AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP to develop electrical construction models and documents is essential. You will lead the design and effectively work with and communicate with all trades and stakeholders involved in the project. This role is a subject‑matter expert position in EE Power Systems Design and is not a manager role; it focuses on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, create designs and plans, gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects—enterprise data centers, colocation providers and hyperscale companies.
• Create conceptual designs gathered from meetings with the client for field engineer focus.
• Work with management to respond to RFPs; review shop drawings and submittals; review and respond to RFIs.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within company policies and produce clear concise work statements for the field.
• Represent the company in project meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full‑cycle electrical design activities.
• Interact closely with the project management team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process.
• Execute and lead design teams on projects of complex scope.
• Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection/sizing of equipment.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings.
• Review and/or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems.
• Develop and/or review sequences of operations.
• Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget.
• Effectively manage the project design team including resource forecasting and coordination.
• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in developing strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
• Support contact for design clients and build effective, long‑term client relationships.
• May direct/coordinate interns or other engineering and technical staff.
• Survey existing building conditions, conduct field observations and prepare technical reports of findings and commissioning support.
• Collect data and other information for construction documents.
• Prepare project design and construction documents.
• Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents.
• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience.
• Experience working for MEP or architecture/engineering firms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience with the design process of building systems for data center and mission‑critical projects.
• Knowledge of power system design of electrical systems found in buildings—including single/three‑phase power distribution, lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems.
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for electrical system design, including the National Electrical Code, life safety and energy conservation codes.
• Technical/design software experience—including short‑circuit coordination and arc flash studies, equipment sizing, underground feeder calculations and lighting calculations (plus).
• Previous experience using Revit MEP, AutoCAD MEP, BIM (plus).
• Experience working on data center/machine‑room or mission‑critical projects.
• Extensive experience with electrical power systems and equipment—UPS, generators, batteries, switchgear, power distribution units, backup power, medium and high voltage (plus).
• Experience on complex data center/mission‑critical facility design projects is a must.
• Proficient in design and calculation software. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Teams. SKM Powertools, EDSA or ETAP experience (plus).
• Exceptional organizational skills for file management.
• Skilled with various electrical topologies and distribution systems.
• Skilled in performing code analysis—including selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Self‑starter, self‑motivated, and should prioritize well.
• Effective communicator—emails, phone and face‑to‑face.
• Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of contact.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience in the military—veterans in any branch with electrical or mechanical experience is a huge plus (e.g., Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, etc.).

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V.