Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center (Hybrid)

Optima Engineering PA; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned

Hybrid work schedule

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) contributions + Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership

Discretionary bonuses

Education & development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Optima Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, NC with 5–10 years' experience in mission critical and data center projects. Qualified candidates will hold a PE license in North Carolina or commit to obtaining it within six months.

The role involves design of electrical systems, coordination across disciplines, and contributing to high-quality client solutions. We offer an employee-owned environment, flexible/hybrid schedules, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience on Mission Critical and Data Centers projects.
• PE in NC or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide input on project viability, assist with proposal preparation, and help select the design team.
• Produce project schedules, lighting, power, and fire alarm designs, compliance checks and specifications, and conduct reviews.
• Conduct interdisciplinary coordination and manage final reviews/approvals between disciplines and agencies.
• Assist designers with maintaining conformed drawings, preparing submittals, and issuing revisions.
• Work with the Project Manager, Designers, and Construction Administration Specialist to meet company standards and exceed client expectations.

Skills

SKM/Arc Flash

Data Center commissioning

UPS backup generators

Test scripts

Night/weekend work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Optima Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Charlotte, NC with 5–10 years' experience in mission critical and data center projects. Qualified candidates will hold a PE license in North Carolina or commit to obtaining it within six months.

The role involves design of electrical systems, coordination across disciplines, and contributing to high-quality client solutions. We offer an employee-owned environment, flexible/hybrid schedules, and a range of benefits.