Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Design Lead

Arup; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) match

Health and wellbeing benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead data center design and project delivery in the U.S. with responsibilities across electrical systems, BIM coordination, and client-facing communication.

The role emphasizes project management, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent data center requirements in a fast-paced environment, with strong focus on industry standards and digital integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of professional electrical engineering experience with a focus on data center projects.
• PE license in the US is highly preferred with the ability to obtain within one year of joining Arup.
• Strong knowledge of US codes, standards, and data center electrical system design.
• Experience with 3D BIM software such as Revit MEP.
• Experience with electrical analysis software such as PowerTools and AmpCalc preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design efforts for data center projects, ensuring adherence to client requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to achieve seamless project integration and deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables in collaboration with project managers and clients.
• Present technical material clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare and review work assignments, providing guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Deliver timely feedback and foster professional development within the team.
• Stay current with industry trends, methodologies, and best practices, especially related to data center electrical systems and digital integration.
• Support construction phase activities, including submittal review, RFIs, and site visits as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Coordination across disciplines

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

Revit MEP

PowerTools

AmpCalc

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead data center design and project delivery in the U.S. with responsibilities across electrical systems, BIM coordination, and client-facing communication.

The role emphasizes project management, mentoring junior engineers, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent data center requirements in a fast-paced environment, with strong focus on industry standards and digital integration.