Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer — Lead Design

Black & Veatch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Centers to lead design‑only, design‑build, and construction‑only projects. You will provide subject matter expertise in data center design and mentor early‑career professionals.

The role requires collaboration with a cross‑functional team, building client relationships, supporting business development, and delivering technically advanced solutions while managing scope, schedules, and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience leading data center design projects.
• Strong knowledge of data center tier systems and 3D modeling.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies.
• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with B&V quality program; supports continuous improvement and risk management.
• Prepares complex engineering deliverables for multiple or mega projects; oversees data collection and analysis for engineering work.
• Prepares complex engineering calculations and manages budgets, schedules, and quality requirements; leads project teams.
• Coordinates with internal/external teams on complex projects; defines project schedules for single or multiple disciplines.
• Assists in business development, including scope-of-work and site visits to understand pursuit scope.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

BIM 360

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Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Centers to lead design‑only, design‑build, and construction‑only projects. You will provide subject matter expertise in data center design and mentor early‑career professionals.

The role requires collaboration with a cross‑functional team, building client relationships, supporting business development, and delivering technically advanced solutions while managing scope, schedules, and budgets.