Senior Electrical Engineer Data Center

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for data center projects. The role is contract-based (6 months) with onsite work in Overland Park, KS, and other locations. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM is required, along with strong client communication and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will lead large-scale data center designs, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor junior staff. Onsite five days a week, travel to multiple locations may occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional licensure (PE) in home country or actively pursuing.
• Pre-employment onboarding may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of large-scale data center environments.
• Present design options to clients and advise on resiliency requirements.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate with clients to determine project requirements.
• Create and review engineering studies and reports.

Skills

Hyperscale data centers

Redundancy design

Autodesk Revit

3D modeling

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE licensure preferred

Tools

Navisworks

BIM 360

Job description

• Position Type: Contract (Temp to FTE with the right candidate)


• Contract Duration: 6 months


• Pay Rate: $90.00–$100.00 / Hour (USD)


• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Senior Electrical Engineer Data Center

Location: Overland Park, KS

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Temp to FTE with the right candidate)


• Contract Duration: 6 months


• Pay Rate: $90.00–$100.00 / Hour (USD)


• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and have an ability and interest to engage in a variety of responsibilities to ensure safe delivery of projects that meet or exceed client expectations. Candidates must be able to problem solve and deal with ambiguous scopes to provide clients with flexible solutions on a fast-paced schedule. A successful candidate must possess professional written and verbal communication skills, as this role will interact directly with clients that include many of the top companies within the Data Center industry. This position is onsite 5 days/week and is open across multiple locations including Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, MN; Canonsburg, PA; Cary, NC; Dallas, TX; Darien, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to deliver detailed design of large-scale data center environments while following all company, client and project design; may involve leading teams dedicated to these design


• Lead and communicate design options with clients. Articulate and provide recommendations that align with client's resiliency and redundancy requirements.


• Work closely with engineering project teams and field personnel to complete and review projects on scope, budget and schedule. Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into physical design and layouts.


• Possess a willingness to function in multiple job roles simultaneously.


• Provide guidance and insight into design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency.


• Conduct field surveys, drawings, and other data to assess conditions of existing facilities and develop summary reports.


• Prepare and/or review technical drawings to ensure that installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements.


• Review drawing and modeling production work, including problem analysis.


• Provide guidance to ensure that designs comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.


• Compile data and create engineering studies and reports.


• Perform detailed calculations as needed by the project.


• Mentor, provide guidance, and supervise junior-level engineers and designers.


• Provide training for other technical personnel.


• Coordinate with internal and external clients to determine proper requirements for projects.


• Professional written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are imperative to success in this position.

Required Skills

• Previous experience with hyperscale Data Centers of at least 40 MW


• Demonstrated understanding of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency


• Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers


• Proficiency in 3D modeling as well as managing and creating complex families with custom parameters within Autodesk Revit


• Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems and familiarity with different topologies associated with Data Centers


• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit


• Experience utilizing BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets, view templates and project phasing


• Understanding of medium-voltage equipment (13.8KV and above) and ability to coordinate and develop layouts based on available site test fits


• Written Communications


• Drive For Results


• Priority Setting


• Planning


• Delegation


• Directing Others


• Conflict Management


• Informing


• Listening


• Dealing with Ambiguity


• Building Effective Teams


• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

Preferred Skills

• PE license


• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment


• Self-motivated to deliver results when given a deadline


• Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously


• Demonstrated ability to analyze and leverage data and metrics to challenge current assumptions


• Sound, professional communication skills to engage in client-facing activities


• Ability to lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing


• Support business development, including developing scope-of-work, level-of-effort, and site visits to understand the scope of the pursuit


• Strong leadership skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing (required)


• Most positions — depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division — will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit


• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Required Experience

• Minimum of 11 years related work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans


• 401k Retirement Fund

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17608 Industry: Engineering