Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Electrical Engineering SME

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer Owner's Representative Project Manager to lead electrical scope across data center construction. Onsite in Austin/San Antonio, TX, relocation assistance offered for the right candidate.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams, QCx, GC, EC and PM to deliver quality installations on schedule. The candidate should bring 10+ years in electrical work, expertise in data center concepts, NEC/NFPA 70E/OSHA, and experience

Qualifications

• 10 years of electrical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of data center design concepts, NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA.
• Experience with medium voltage power distribution (AIS & GIS).
• Former experience as FSR or NETA tester.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and controls schematics.
• Ability to work with Engineering and Quality teams to develop tests.
• Experience in bidding, designing, operating and commissioning electrical systems.
• Experience with power systems and electrical testing and standards.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, scheduling and budgeting.
• Understanding of short circuit coordination & arc-flash (SCCAF).
• Great attitude with internal/external customers.
• HV/MV/LV systems with switchgear, cables, terminations, transformers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core team to develop data center electrical designs from BOD to IFC.
• Navigate construction and commissioning issues across HV to LV systems.
• Remediate issues, maintain schedule, and ensure quality installation.
• Manage power system issues during concept to on-site installation.
• Interface with global and local engineering teams to deliver solutions.
• Update internal design specs and drawings with lessons learned.
• Develop training and documentation for quality tools and processes.
• Inspect medium voltage terminations and oversee MV cable pulls.
• Track budgets, scheduling, and contractor resource assignments.
• Review proposals, SOWs, bids, and design reviews.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Data center design

Stakeholder management

Vendor coordination

Job description

Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Electrical Engineering SME

• Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

About the Role:
The Data Center Electrical Engineer Owner's Representative Project Manager will lead all aspects of the Electrical Scope of Data Center construction projects! This service is not intended to take the place of the responsibilities of the Engineer of Record for the projects and there are no requirements for providing PE stamped or sealed documents while performing the services outlined below. Though the experience and the background of Professional Engineers to perform these services are preferred. The engineering resources will follow the Owner’s specifications, standards for quality, and commissioning methodology. Join our team onsite in Austin/San Antonio, TX! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the core team to understand and develop the data center electrical designs, from starting basis of design (BOD) to issue for constructions (IFC), for new data center project build-outs and major infrastructure upgrades.
• Navigate construction and Cx issues from HV substation to MV equipment to LV branch circuits.
• Work in collaboration with QCx, GC, EC, PM, DCOPs, & Central Engineering Teams to remediate issues, deliver quality installation, and maintain construction schedule.
• Manage all power system issues during concept design, detailed design, procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and installation on site.
• Identify and resolve issues raised by the cross-functional teams and various external stakeholders.
• Generate scope of work for the equipment portions of major infrastructure upgrades based on project needs. Work with internal teams to update and document the configuration as it evolves.
• Interface closely with the Global Commodities team, the manufacturers, and various global and local Engineering teams in order to deliver the electrical solutions needed for each project.
• Update and maintain the internal design specifications, drawings and standards in accordance with the latest configurations and including all 'lessons learned' in relation to all equipment.
• Work with EOR for medium voltage duct bank designs.
• Develop training and documentation for new and existing construction quality tools and processes.
• Work with the Central Region for roll-out of new medium voltage standards and specifications.
• Inspect medium voltage terminations and work with the site team on all medium voltage needs.
• Review pull calculations, walk through cables pulling process and oversee medium voltage cable pulls.
• Manage project budgets, scheduling, planning, and contractor resource assignment.
• Track contractor performance including billing against budget and contract, manage proposals, SOW’s, bids, scope definition, engineering design cycles, and design review and approvals.

What You’ll Need:

• Preferred 10 years relevant experience electrical experience.
• Knowledge of data center and mission critical design concepts, NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Extensive experience with medium voltage power distribution distribution (AIS & GIS switchgear, controls schematics, MV cable installation, relays, etc.).
• Former experience as Field Service Representative (FSR) or as a NETA testing agent.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and controls schematics & diagrams.
• Ability to work with the Data Center Engineering teams and Quality teams to develop test scripts and protocols, ensuring validation design intent.
• Experience in bidding, designing, operating and commissioning of electrical distribution systems, from high voltage (HV) transformers to branch circuits.
• Experience with power systems and electrical testing and standards.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Basic understanding of short circuit coordination & arc-flash (SCCAF) Reports (AF labeling, coordination of protective devices, etc.)
• Great attitude with internal customers and external parties, and able to address any issues.
• HV/MV/LV systems experience with equipment such as switchgear, cables, terminations, transformers, etc.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.