Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Sky Mavis; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible spending accounts

Generous PTO

Learning & development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lenexa, Kansas, seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to design and implement electrical systems for mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, including 5 years in high-reliability environments like data centers. Proficiency with power design tools and a PE license is required. This role offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with 5+ years in mission-critical projects.
• Proficiency in power distribution, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
• Expertise with SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power analysis.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E and related codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects.
• Develop power distribution, grounding, and redundancy strategies.
• Perform short-circuit and arc flash studies.
• Collaborate with architecture, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems.
• Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution and field support.
• Manage client relationships, presenting technical solutions and aligning with operations goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in the mission-critical industry.

Skills

Power system design

Redundancy planning

Energy efficiency strategies

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

SKM Power*Tools

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

About Us

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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About Clayco Design and Engineering

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the Clayco enterprise from a wide array of industrial segments such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life-science products.

The Role We Want You For

The Lead Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
• 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?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

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.