Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Electrical Engineering SME (Austin / San Anto

CBRE Group, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer Owner's Representative Project Manager to lead all aspects of the Electrical Scope for data center construction projects in Austin/San Antonio, TX.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate. You will collaborate with core teams to develop electrical designs from basis of design to IFC, manage MV/HV distribution, oversee installation, commissioning, and documentation, and ensure schedule adherence and budget control

Qualifications

• Preferred 10 years relevant electrical experience.
• Knowledge of data center design concepts, NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Extensive experience with medium voltage power distribution (AIS & GIS switchgear, controls schematics, MV cable installation, relays).
• Former experience as Field Service Representative (FSR) or as a NETA testing agent.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and controls schematics & diagrams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the core team to understand and develop the data center electrical designs, from BOD to IFC, for new builds and upgrades.
• Navigate construction and commissioning issues from HV substation to MV equipment to LV branch circuits.
• Work with QCx, GC, EC, PM, DCOPs, and Central Engineering Teams to remediate issues, deliver quality installation, and maintain 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 cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Generate scope of work for equipment portions of major infrastructure upgrades and document evolving configurations.
• Interface with Global Commodities, manufacturers, and engineering teams to deliver suitable electrical solutions.
• Update internal design specs and standards with latest configurations and lessons learned.
• Work with EOR for medium voltage duct bank designs.
• Develop training and documentation for new and existing construction quality tools and processes.
• Roll-out of new MV standards and specifications with Central Region.
• Inspect MV terminations and coordinate MV needs with site team.
• Review pull calculations and oversee MV cable pulls.
• Manage project budgets, scheduling, planning, and contractor resource assignment.
• Track contractor performance against budget and contract; manage proposals, SOWs, bids, and design reviews.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC NFPA 70E OSHA

Medium voltage

NETA testing

Schematic interpretation

Project budgeting

Tools

AIS switchgear

GIS switchgear

MV distribution diagrams

Job description

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.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.