Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center (Contract-to-Hire)

NPAworldwide; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Cary, NC, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive the electrical design for hyperscale data centers. You will coordinate with project teams, field personnel, and clients to keep work on scope, budget, and schedule, and you will mentor junior engineers.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 11+ years of related experience including hyperscale projects ≥40 MW, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM. On-site work five days a week and a PE license preferred or being pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 11+ years of related experience.
• Experience on hyperscale data centers ≥40 MW.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM.
• Strong communication skills and on-site five days per week.
• PE license preferred or actively being pursued.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed electrical design for large-scale hyperscale data centers.
• Coordinate with project teams, field personnel, and clients to maintain scope, budget, and schedule.
• Assess design risks related to redundancy and resiliency.
• Conduct field surveys and prepare/review technical deliverables.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Electrical Design

Hyperscale Data Center Design

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

BIM 360

Navisworks

Engineering Studies

Technical Drawings

Engineering Calculations

Design Risk Assessment

Redundancy and Resiliency

Field Surveys

Client Communication

Team Leadership

Mentoring

On-site Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

BIM 360

Navisworks

Job description

Lead detailed electrical design for large-scale hyperscale data centers, coordinating with project teams, field personnel, and clients to deliver work on scope, budget, and schedule. Assess design risks related to redundancy and resiliency, conduct field surveys, prepare and review technical deliverables, and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 11 years of related experience, including prior work on hyperscale data centers of at least 40 MW. Candidates should be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM, have strong communication skills, and be able to work onsite five days per week; a PE license is preferred or actively being pursued.

Key Skills: Electrical Design, Hyperscale Data Center Design, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, BIM 360, Navisworks, Engineering Studies, Technical Drawings, Engineering Calculations, Design Risk Assessment, Redundancy and Resiliency, Field Surveys, Client Communication, Team Leadership, Mentoring