Remote Lead Power Distribution Engineer – Build & Standardize

Root Edge; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Edge is seeking a lead electrical engineer to own power distribution from the utility service to the critical load for data-center projects across the US. The role is fully remote, with travel to project sites as needed, and suits a senior engineer, technical lead, or working manager who wants to build a team.

You will design, review, and stamp the work, partner with an engineering team, set design standards, and grow the electrical function as the portfolio expands.

Qualifications

• Active PE in electrical engineering (any US state).
• 7+ years MV/LV distribution design, preferably in data centers or mission critical facilities.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record, stamping drawings and calculations.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers and building a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead MV and LV distribution design, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, busway, UPS and generator integration
• Run or direct one line, load flow, short circuit, arc flash and coordination studies
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal drawings and calculations
• Coordinate with utilities on service requests, load letters, interconnection and energization
• Write specs, review bids and submittals, and attend factory testing for long lead equipment
• Support construction and commissioning on site and sign off on test results
• Create design standards and repeatable reference designs, and hire the team that delivers them

Skills

Active PE

Leadership

Power systems

MV/LV distribution

One-line studies

Field experience

Education

BSEE - Power systems focus

Tools

ETAP

SKM

NEC

NFPA 70E

IEEE standards

ANSI standards

Job description

Root Edge is seeking a lead electrical engineer to own power distribution from the utility service to the critical load for data-center projects across the US. The role is fully remote, with travel to project sites as needed, and suits a senior engineer, technical lead, or working manager who wants to build a team.

You will design, review, and stamp the work, partner with an engineering team, set design standards, and grow the electrical function as the portfolio expands.