Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Gen for Data Centers

Equinox Engineering Ltd.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation with a focus on Mission Critical power delivery for data center projects.

The role involves design, development, and procurement of electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with codes and QA/QC standards across multiple phases from design to start-up. The successful candidate will lead the electrical team, coordinate with disciplines, and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license or ability to obtain in multiple states.
• Minimum 10+ years in oil and gas or power generation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all activities within the electrical engineering discipline for the project.
• Perform detailed design, sizing, and calculations, and verify/check designs completed by others.
• Ensure effective coordination with other disciplines across all project phases.
• Review, check, and approve all engineering deliverables produced by the discipline team.
• Prepare key electrical documentation including single line diagrams, wiring schematics, datasheets, vendor squad checks, procurement documentation, and reports related to electrical system studies (e.g., short circuit calculations, time-current coordination, load flow, motor starting, and harmonic analysis using SKM and ETAP software).
• Develop power distribution architectures meeting Tier, redundancy, and availability requirements (N, N+1, 2N).
• Design utility services, substations, MV/LV switchgear, UPS systems, generator plants, and distribution systems.
• Contribute electrical input to the Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), Project Execution Plan (PEP), and detailed scopes of work.
• Lead the development of electrical designs for projects and proposals.
• Analyze vendor and subcontractor designs for compliance and technical accuracy.
• Review the work of others to ensure design integrity and consistency throughout the project.
• Take a lead role in the preparation of electrical Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and man-hour estimates.
• Prepare engineering man-hour estimates and contribute to overall project scheduling.
• Prepare and review electrical single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Develop and evaluate electrical equipment and construction specifications.
• Provide engineering support for procurement activities, including MRQ/MRP development, technical bid evaluations, and vendor drawing reviews.
• Support the development of Construction Work Packages (CWPs), including project descriptions, construction specifications, IFC drawings, and material lists.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including field engineering, inspections, and specialized studies.

Skills

Communication

Power distribution

Protective relaying

Generator control

Equipment sizing

Code compliance

Hyperscale data center experience

Lead Engineer/Engineer of Record

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license or eligible

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Equinox Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Generation with a focus on Mission Critical power delivery for data center projects.

The role involves design, development, and procurement of electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with codes and QA/QC standards across multiple phases from design to start-up. The successful candidate will lead the electrical team, coordinate with disciplines, and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and