Senior Electrical Engineer

Strategic Mission Critical; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Licensing costs reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical in Fargo, ND seeks a Senior Level Electrical Engineer to oversee large-scale data center construction projects across the Dakotas, coordinating with trade partners and the in-office design team.

The role requires a self-starter with strong communication, mentoring skills, and extensive experience in electrical design, commissioning, and project administration. Base compensation ranges from $125,000 to $250,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in facility electrical design, construction, and/or commissioning.
• Experience in electrical design and construction administration for large industrial and commercial buildings.
• Experience performing and reviewing power studies (Neher-McGrath, short circuit, coordination, arc flash).
• Experience leading small electrical teams and client interface experience.
• Experience using Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Base out of a home office, with regular travel to construction sites within a ~3 hour drive of Fargo.
• Conduct regular job walks and review conflicts with contractors.
• Coordinate with internal/external disciplines for RFI resolution and shop drawings.
• Oversee medium voltage distribution, on-site generation, UPS, and building systems.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and modelers to develop electrical knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Client interface

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Construction oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

With a rapidly expanding market and the AI adoption driving huge growth in the data center market, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on.

SMC is actively looking for a Senior Level Electrical Engineer based in the Fargo, ND area to provide regular oversight of large-scale data center construction projects throughout the Dakotas, including coordination with trade partners, RFI resolution, submittal and shop drawing review, and coordination with in-office design team members who will be making required drawing updates and assisting with construction administration remotely.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously in high pressure construction environments and has excellent communication skills including conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving.

This engagement is for an initial 1-year term with potential to extend to approximately 30-months. Opportunities for transfer within SMC to other jobsite and/or office locations, as well as different roles are available after the term of the on-site engagement for candidates who qualify. Qualified consulting engineers will have the opportunity to remain with SMC (at the company’s sole discretion) in a remote role once the on-site portion of the engagement is completed.

Responsibilities

• Base out of a home office, with regular travel to multiple construction sites within an approximately 3-hourdriving distance of Fargo. A typical week will consist of visiting one or more facilities under construction across one or two campuses, rotating between campuses from week to week to suit construction priorities. Days not spent on a job site will be spent working remotely to support construction administration activities such as submittal and RFI review, or working with the remainder of the design team on preparation of drawing packages, bulletins, etc.
• Conduct regular job walks of in-progress construction, identify deviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage to permit speedy remediation, and be available to review conflicts and questions from contractors on a daily basis.
• Complete partial and building punch walks in accordance with the contractor’s construction schedule.
• Be comfortable speaking to infrastructure for mission critical buildings and campuses including campus level medium voltage distribution; highly redundant power systems including various redundancy topologies such as distributed and block redundant; on-site generation and UPS backup; typical building systems such as small power, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm.
• Be intimately familiar with the commissioning process including typical5-level commissioning, review of scripts and resulting reports, and NETA testing practices.
• Participate in level 4 and 5 commissioning as a representative of SMC and our client.
• Coordinate with all internal and external disciplines as required for RFI resolution, submittal, and shop drawing review.
• Spot check contractor redline drawings, breaker, and equipment settings for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in coordination of monitoring system interfaces for electrical equipment with controls and telecommunications engineers.
• Understand and be capable of defining key performance criteria of power monitoring systems (EPMS), including specifications, points lists, and typical network hierarchies.
• Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications.
• Have experience with the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams.
• Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables.
• Have the ability to clearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms.
• Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site.
• Mentor and train other engineers, designers and modelers to develop electrical field knowledge base including lessons learned.
• Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications

• 4-yeardegree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus preferred.2-year degrees and EET degrees with work experience will be considered. Significant experience as an electrical superintendent, owner’s representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in facility electrical design, construction, and/or commissioning.
• Experience in electrical design and construction administration for large industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a strong plus.
• Experience performing and reviewing power studies such as Neher-McGrath, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash is strongly preferred.
• Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists.
• Experience leading small electrical teams and having client interface experience is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with contractors, clients, and design partners is a must.
• Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit for drawing development is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred; however unlicensed candidates with appropriate on-the-job experience are welcome to apply.

Compensation

Base Compensation: $125,000-$250,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, and/or skills).

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.