Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Center

Thomas Young Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for mission critical and data center projects in Raleigh. You will design medium and low voltage power systems, oversee generators, UPS and emergency power, and perform detailed calculations to ensure reliability.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical design, strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IBC, Revit proficiency, and a background in complex commercial or data center environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering design experience preferred.
• Strong power distribution and emergency power experience.
• Background designing medium and low voltage systems.
• Mission critical or data center experience is highly desirable.
• Industrial or complex commercial experience will also be considered.
• Advanced Revit skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and system studies.
• PE/EIT certification preferred/strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across mission critical and data center projects.
• Design medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Oversee generators, UPS and emergency power systems.
• Complete and review electrical calculations and equipment sizing.
• Review fault current, selective coordination and arc flash studies.
• Support voltage drop and Neher-McGrath analysis.
• Ensure designs meet NEC, NFPA, IBC and local requirements.
• Coordinate electrical systems with other engineering disciplines.
• Review RFIs, submittals and construction documents.
• Provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight.
• Mentor engineers as the Raleigh team continues to grow.

Skills

Power distribution

Emergency power

Medium voltage

Low voltage

Leadership

Mentoring

Electrical codes

PE certification

EIT certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE certification preferred

EIT certification strongly preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Thomas Young Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design for mission critical and data center projects in Raleigh. You will design medium and low voltage power systems, oversee generators, UPS and emergency power, and perform detailed calculations to ensure reliability.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical design, strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IBC, Revit proficiency, and a background in complex commercial or data center environments.