Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center (Remote)

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

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