Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International company exposure

Cutting‑edge data center projects

Professional development opportunities

Supportive management

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for data center projects with a focus on power distribution, standby power, grounding, and system reliability.

You will own assigned deliverables, support multidisciplinary coordination, and mentor junior staff on mission‑critical facilities. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in utility/industrial/data center environments, strong SKM/ETAP/EasyPower skills, and PE licensure, with remote collaboration capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong background in utility, industrial, or mission‑critical facilities (data centers, BESS, substations, power plants).
• Hands‑on expertise in MV/LV power distribution, emergency/backup power, protective relaying, and redundancy strategies.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools for system analysis; AutoCAD and Revit familiarity preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively in collaborative and remote environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs including MV/LV distribution, UPS, standby generators, grounding, lighting, and monitoring systems.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Review drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support BIM/VDC teams in the modeling and coordination of electrical systems.
• Ensure NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and client‑specific standards.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews and internal design checks.
• Provide construction‑phase support including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting field activities.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Skills

Power distribution

MV/LV distribution

Emergency power

Protective relaying

Redundancy

Coordination

Documentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

PE license

LEED AP / PMP (plus)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long‑term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people‑first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high‑impact career - and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering electrical designs for large‑scale data centers, from early design through construction support. You will focus on power distribution, backup power, grounding, and system reliability, contributing to projects that demand the highest standards of safety and uptime. While this role is not the overall project lead, you will take ownership of assigned deliverables, provide technical input during multidisciplinary coordination, and support junior staff when needed.

Your background in power system design, substations, and industrial/utility‑scale projects will be valuable as you contribute to mission‑critical facilities for some of the largest technology clients in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs including MV/LV distribution, UPS, standby generators, grounding, lighting, and monitoring systems.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Review drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Support BIM/VDC teams in the modeling and coordination of electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and client‑specific standards.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews and internal design checks.
• Provide construction‑phase support including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and supporting field activities.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong background in utility, industrial, or mission‑critical facilities (data centers, BESS, substations, power plants).
• Hands‑on expertise in MV/LV power distribution, emergency/backup power, protective relaying, and redundancy strategies.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools for system analysis; AutoCAD and Revit familiarity preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively in collaborative and remote environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Experience in a high‑tech industry within an international company
• Unique, cutting‑edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive compensation package

Location: United States (Remote)

Travel: <15%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; PE license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)