Senior Electrical Engineer

Daksta | Connecting Mission Critical Talent; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mission-critical engineering is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in data center design. This role involves overseeing complex electrical systems from conceptualization to construction, providing leadership, mentorship, and ensuring system performance and reliability. Candidates should possess a PE license and substantial experience in mission-critical facility design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in data center design.
• Deep understanding of power system reliability.
• Strong command of electrical system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and documentation of electrical systems for data centers.
• Coordinate with Supervisor on technical performance.
• Develop and monitor electrical project status reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Electrical System Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

BIM tools (Revit)

SKM

ETAP

EDSA

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$130,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

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Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centers - REMOTE

Are you looking for…?

• A senior leadership role in mission-critical data center design
• Opportunities to lead complex electrical systems from concept through construction
• A fast-paced, technically advanced environment
• The ability to mentor engineers and shape the future of resilient infrastructure
  
  

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with specialized experience in data center electrical building system design. This role leads technical design and coordination of large-scale, mission-critical projects from schematics through construction administration. The Level 4 engineer provides project leadership, technical oversight, and mentorship while ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency in critical systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and documentation of electrical building systems for data centers from schematics through construction

Coordinate with Supervisor on technical performance and project development

Provide deep expertise in key data center systems, including:

• Medium and low-voltage power distribution
• Redundant and concurrently maintainable system design (Tier III/IV)
• Generator, UPS, and PDU integration
• Lighting and controls for secure environments
• Fire alarm and life safety systems
• Equipment selection and specification writing Serve as Project Discipline Team Leader on complex, multi-phase data center projects Direct and oversee the work of electrical team members, ensuring quality and budget alignment Develop and monitor electrical project status reports Prepare electrical discipline man-hour estimates in coordination with Engineering Discipline Leader Lead NEC and NFPA code research and enforce compliance Support development of cost models and design-to-budget strategies Maintain an Electrical Basis of Design Journal specific to data center performance and reliability requirements Attend project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams Provide technical responses during bidding and construction administration phases Monitor and mentor staff to ensure consistent, high-quality technical output
  
  

Qualifications

Perform additional duties as required by the supervisor

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and PE licensure required

Minimum 6 years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design

Deep understanding of power system reliability, redundancy, and maintainability (Uptime Institute Tier standards preferred)

Strong command of electrical system modeling (short circuit, arc flash, selective coordination); SKM, ETAP, or EDSA preferred

Proficiency in BIM tools (e.g., Revit) and coordination platforms

LEED Accredited Professional preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven leadership, team management, and mentoring capabilities

Ability to perform in deadline-driven, technically complex environments

Day-to-day

Coordinate with clients and internal teams on electrical requirements and infrastructure strategy

Develop and review electrical system layouts and one-line diagrams

Perform load calculations and system modeling

Write and edit technical specifications and design narratives

Mentor junior engineers on mission-critical design principles

Participate in project meetings and provide progress updates

Oversee quality control of electrical deliverables

Stay current with industry standards and innovations in data center design

Respond to contractor RFIs and submittals during construction phases

Support commissioning and system validation efforts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Construction, and Engineering Services

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