Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer: Lead Design & Delivery

Mackinnon Bruce International; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnering with a leading global infrastructure developer to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer for large-scale data center projects across the United States.

The role encompasses electrical design, specification, and delivery from concept to construction, with oversight of contractor designs and vendor relations to meet performance, budget and timeline requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• 10+ years’ experience in electrical/building services design within data centers.
• Experience leading projects across RFQ/RFP processes and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and BOD design.
• Proven experience managing contractors, consultants, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design delivery from concept through to construction.
• Review contractor designs to identify risks, gaps, and non-conformances.
• Specify and evaluate electrical equipment aligned to client requirements.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the design and delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with performance standards and project specifications.
• Contribute to optimisation, efficiency, and continuous improvement post-delivery.
• Manage design coordination, approvals, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support feasibility and due diligence for new developments.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team development.

Skills

Electrical design

RFP/RFI leadership

Contractor management

Vendor relationships

Project leadership

Building services design

Data center infrastructure

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnering with a leading global infrastructure developer to appoint an experienced Electrical Engineer for large-scale data center projects across the United States.

The role encompasses electrical design, specification, and delivery from concept to construction, with oversight of contractor designs and vendor relations to meet performance, budget and timeline requirements.