Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for Data Centers to lead electrical design for hyper-scale facilities. This remote position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and may require travel for key milestones and client meetings.

You will design, implement, and maintain high-density electrical systems, mentor mid-level engineers, and provide budget estimates while ensuring NEC and IEC compliance. The role supports the reliability and efficiency of data center infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8 years of data center experience.
• Experience leading electrical design for data centers or critical facilities.
• Knowledge of NEC/NFPA70 and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, incl. medium/low-voltage power, backups, and emergencies.
• Develop schematics, BOMs, and installation drawings.
• Ensure NEC/IEC compliance and collaborate on budgets and specs.
• Lead and mentor mid-level engineers; act as Engineer of Record.
• Provide budget estimates and schedule for large, complex projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Budgeting & planning

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

8+ years electrical design/engineering experience

Tools

BIM ACC Cloud

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
• Compensation: USD 160,000 - USD 190,000 - yearly

AECOMis seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centerspecializing inHyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead.The job incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices.

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office.

Although the position is primarily remote periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities. Travel is expected to occasional and scheduled in advance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
• Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
• Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
• Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
• Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.
• Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
• Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects
• Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
• Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards
• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is available for this position

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