Senior Electrical Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 201,130,000 - 286,541,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a live data center construction project. This on-site, hands-on role requires executing engineered plans on the field, not design work.

You will manage installation, resolve field issues, and keep electrical work moving on a fast-paced build. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical engineering on construction sites, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience, and strong medium voltage expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering on construction/execution projects.
• Demonstrated medium voltage experience is required.
• GC-side experience on a general contractor team is essential.
• On-site, hands-on role with travel/rotation on weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and termination of medium voltage systems on site.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors to align with the project schedule.
• Lead QA/QC reviews and inspections of electrical installations.
• Resolve field issues and constructability conflicts as they arise.
• Manage punch lists through to close-out and support commissioning activities.
• Interface with GC management and trades to keep electrical on the critical path.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction execution

Medium voltage

GC team experience

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer — Data Center Construction (Contract)

Locations: Cheyenne, WY | Phoenix, AZ | Atlanta, GA | Nashville, TN

Contract: 18 months, W2 | Start ASAP (flexible)

Compensation: $70–$100/hr, DOE, plus per diem while on site

The Role

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a live data center construction project already in its execution phase. Design work is complete — this is not a design-focused position. We need someone who can take engineered plans and execute them in the field: managing installation, resolving issues in real time, and keeping the electrical scope moving on a fast‑paced, mission‑critical build.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based role for someone who has worked construction‑side on a general contractor's team, not on the owner's side, and who is comfortable being the person accountable for electrical execution on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and termination of medium voltage electrical systems on site
• Coordinate and manage electrical subcontractors to keep work aligned with project schedule
• Lead QA/QC reviews and inspections of electrical installations
• Identify and resolve field issues and constructability conflicts as they arise
• Manage punch list items through to close‑out
• Support commissioning activities as the project moves toward energization
• Interface with GC project management and other trades to keep the electrical scope on critical path

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with a strong preference for construction/execution‑side work over design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent hands‑on field experience will be considered
• Demonstrated medium voltage experience is required
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred; candidates from semiconductor construction will also be considered, given the transferable skill set
• General contractor‑side experience required — this role sits on the GC team, not the owner's side
• Willingness to work fully on site, with rotation home for a long weekend approximately every 3–4 weeks

Client

You'll be working directly on site for one of the leading general contractors in mission‑critical/data center construction. Client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

This is an 18-month W2 contract position with per diem provided while on site. Interviews are underway now, with an ASAP, flexible start date.