Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

Sky Mavis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Learning & development

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers and high-tech manufacturing environments. This role requires deep expertise in power distribution, grounding, UPS, and redundancy to ensure 24/7 uptime.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and stay ahead of industry trends to deliver reliable, efficient and compliant electrical infrastructure in

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing).
• PE license required; ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Proficiency in power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy for high-reliability facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards 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 reliability and safety.
• Collaborate with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Provide field support during construction and resolve technical challenges.
• Manage client relationships, present technical solutions, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving design standards and practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in the mission-critical industry and apply innovations.

Skills

Power system design

SKM PowerTools

ETAP/EasyPower

NEC/IEEE/NFPA70E

Leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

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. 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 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

• 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.

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.