Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Clayco; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

401k with generous PTO

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in the United States is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities like data centers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering with expertise in power distribution and redundancy strategies. This role requires strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills, along with a collaborative approach within cross-functional teams. Competitive benefits and bonus opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on mission-critical projects.
• PE License required to seal engineering documents, ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes.
• Proficiency in power system design, redundancy, energy efficiency.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP or EasyPower for power analysis.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E and related codes.
• Experience in design-build or IPD environments is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Develop grounding, UPS, and emergency power strategies for high-availability environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.
• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams.
• Support construction with field techs and resolve design challenges.
• Manage client relationships and present technical solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve design standards.
• Stay current with emerging mission-critical technologies.

Skills

Power system design

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

About Us

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!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• 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.