Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

LJC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LJC Design & Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and high-tech manufacturing. You will design power distribution, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies, while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure uptime and safety.

Ideal candidates have ABET-instituted electrical engineering degrees, 10+ years in the field, PE licensure, and hands-on experience with NEC/IEEE/NFPA 70E

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, with 3+ years on mission-critical projects.
• PE license required to seal engineering documents (multi-state licensure preferred).
• Proficiency in power distribution, redundancy planning, energy efficiency for high-reliability facilities.
• Experience with power analysis tools: SKM, ETAP, EasyPower.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech facilities), ensuring code compliance and client satisfaction.
• Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize reliability and safety.
• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems.
• Provide field support during construction and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Power system design

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high-reliability environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in power distribution, emergency systems, grounding, and redundancy strategies essential for 24/7 operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing electrical infrastructure that meets stringent uptime and efficiency requirements while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, design-build environment.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies for data centers and other high-availability environments.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize electrical system reliability and safety.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution, providing field support and resolving technical challenges.
• Manage client relationships, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry, incorporating innovative solutions into projects.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
• PE License is required to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Proficiency in power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
• Expertise in software tools such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power analysis.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.