Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Olsson; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to work on major technology and mission-critical projects. You will perform design calculations, write technical reports, and prepare documents while coordinating with cross-functional Olsson teams and clients.

Data center experience is preferred and CA experience is a plus. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, a PE license, and 12+ years of experience, with strong communication and teamwork as core strengths.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with Revit.
• Licensed PE.
• CA experience.
• Self-starter with ability to take on a variety of tasks to best serve the client and their project work.
• Investigation and troubleshooting of problems to find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients on electrical engineering projects including design calculations.
• Write technical reports and prepare project documents.
• Coordinate with Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients.
• Support data center related designs and site assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to contribute and work well on

Ownership in the work you do

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will work directly with some of the world’s largest technology companies and other mission‑critical clients. You will serve as an electrical engineer on projects, design calculations, write technical reports, and prepare documents. Experience in the Data Center industry is preferred. You will also coordinate with other Olsson teams, professional staff, technical staff, and clients.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• 12+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience with Revit
• Licensed PE
• CA experience
• Ability to be a self-starter to take on a variety of tasks to best serve the client and their project work
• Investigation and troubleshooting of problems to find solutions

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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