Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

Addison Group; Texas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer to lead design and delivery of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center projects. The role entails technical leadership across electrical design, construction support, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in electrical engineering with data center experience, PE license, and strong skills in medium- and low-voltage distribution, UPS, generators,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting or designing data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, protection and controls, and commissioning practices.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, construction, and project teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design for mission-critical data center projects.
• Design and support medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, UPS systems, backup generators, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, RPPs, grounding systems, and emergency power systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, load studies, short-circuit analyses, coordination studies, and arc flash assessments.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and construction documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, construction, and other engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor junior engineering team members.
• Support equipment procurement, factory testing, site inspections, RFIs, and construction quality reviews.
• Participate in electrical commissioning, system startup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure designs meet applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ANSI, and local code requirements.
• Apply industry best practices related to resiliency, uptime, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Title: Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

Location: (Candidates throughout Oklahoma and Texas are encouraged to apply)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Direct Hire (Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship)

Compensation: $130,000 - $200,000 DOE

Benefits: The position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, PTO

Required: Professional Engineer (PE) license

Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center projects. This position will provide technical leadership across electrical design, construction support, commissioning, and operational readiness.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive data center or mission-critical facilities experience with a strong background in electrical power distribution, critical power systems, and resilient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design for mission-critical data center projects.
• Design and support medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, UPS systems, backup generators, switchgear, switchboards, PDUs, RPPs, grounding systems, and emergency power systems.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, load studies, short-circuit analyses, coordination studies, and arc flash assessments.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, and construction documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, construction, and other engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor junior engineering team members.
• Support equipment procurement, factory testing, site inspections, RFIs, and construction quality reviews.
• Participate in electrical commissioning, system startup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness activities.
• Ensure designs meet applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA, ANSI, and local code requirements.
• Apply industry best practices related to resiliency, uptime, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting or designing data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience with medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, switchboards, protection and controls, and commissioning practices.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or EasyPower.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, construction, and project teams.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request