Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

SSOE; Portland (OR); Híbrido; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid or remote work

Annual bonus

Employee ownership

Health, dental, vision, 401K

PTO & holidays

Descripción de la vacante

SSOE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Center projects to shape the next generation of high-performance facilities. You will collaborate with a fully integrated in-house team to ensure designs meet rigorous standards from scope development to commissioning and startup.

The role offers a hybrid or fully remote schedule, a competitive salary range of $130k–$170k annually, an annual bonus program, employee ownership opportunities, and robust benefits including health, dental, vision,

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required (BSEE).
• PE License with ability to register in additional states.
• 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering facilities design, with data center exposure.
• Experience with 400VDC, 800VDC, or 1500VDC DC distribution systems.
• Experience using Revit for design tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Electrical SME on data center projects and craft design solutions.
• Provide expert advisory services and represent the firm in meetings.
• Lead planning, development, and coordination of medium to large engineering projects.
• Mentor and coach junior staff; travel required.

Conocimientos

Electrical design

Power distribution

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Educación

BSEE

Herramientas

Revit

Descripción del empleo

Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

SSOE is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance AI factories.

In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

Why Join SSOE and Elevate Your Career?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a "Great Place to Work" and are experiencing the most successful years in our history. Along with industry-leading salary compensation, you'll be eligible to purchase shares in the company - shares that have significantly outperformed both the S&P and Dow averages.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid or fully remote work schedule option for this role, providing you with the flexibility to achieve work-life balance while excelling in your career.
• Competitive Salary: $130k - $170k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and Incentives: Eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
• Ownership Opportunities: As an employee-owned firm, we offer ownership opportunities to all employees at the associate level and above. This senior associate-level role will allow you to become a shareholder of SSOE.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:

• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE - The Best of Both Worlds

At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience our employee-centrism culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you'll understand the why behind our metrics:

• 28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
• 15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
• 99% - our CEO's approval rating on Glassdoor.
• 98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don't just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry-leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you'll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise: Act as an Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) on data center projects to ensure technical excellence. Make independent decisions on engineering challenges, practices, and methods, crafting innovative design solutions. Prepare studies and technical specifications to support project development.
• Client Engagement: Provide expert advisory services on data center projects. Actively participate in meetings and conferences, representing the firm, engaging in discussions on critical issues, and aligning project strategies.
• Technical Project Leadership: Lead the planning, development, and coordination of medium to large engineering projects or portfolio of complex projects. Work closely with disciplines and project/program managers to ensure project success. Perform independent design, review, and assurance tasks to maintain high standards of technical quality. Manage discipline quality procedures, including project evaluations and technical recommendations.
• Developing Our Teams: Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching of less experienced staff.
• Travel required.

Qualifications

What You'll Need on Day One:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university program is required.
• PE (Professional Engineer's) License with the ability to become registered in additional states is required.
• At least 12 years of experience in electrical engineering facilities design. Experience in data center facilities design is required.
• Experience with DC (direct current) distribution systems at 400VDC (400 volts direct current), 800VDC, or 1500VDC is required.
• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including NEC and IEC standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, power distribution systems, and backup power systems.
• Experience working with Revit.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven track record in client relationship management.
• Valid driver's license.

Job Locations

US-TX-Dallas | US-AZ-Scottsdale | US-OR-Portand | US-OH-Toledo | US-TX-Austin | US-GA-Atlanta | US-OR-Hillsboro | US-AL-Birmingham | US-TN-Nashville | US-MI-Troy

Contract Type & Working Hours

Full Time

Job ID

2026-3794