Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution (Data Centers)

Root Edge; Richmond (VA); Ibrido; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Root Edge is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own power distribution from utility service to the critical load for data-center projects. The role involves designing, reviewing, and stamping work, partnering with an engineering team, and building the electrical function as the portfolio grows.

You will lead MV/LV distribution design, run studies, serve as Engineer of Record, and coordinate with utilities.

Competenze

• Active PE license in electrical engineering (US)
• BSEE with power systems focus is a plus
• 7+ years in MV/LV distribution design, data centers or mission critical facilities
• Familiarity with ETAP/SKM, NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE/ANSI
• Field experience through construction, testing and energization
• Experience leading engineers and building teams

Mansioni

• Lead MV and LV distribution design for data centers, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, busway, UPS and generator integration
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash and coordination studies; direct one-line diagrams
• Serve as Engineer of Record and stamp drawings and calculations
• Coordinate with utilities for service requests, interconnection and energization
• Write specs, review bids/submittals and participate in factory testing of long-lead equipment
• Support construction and commissioning on site and sign off test results
• Create design standards and repeatable reference designs; hire the team to deliver them

Conoscenze

PE license

BSEE

MV/LV design

ETAP/SKM

Leadership

Data centers

Formazione

BSEE

Strumenti

SKM

Descrizione del lavoro

Remote (US) | Competitive + Bonus + Profit Share | Permanent

The company

Our client develops and operates 10 to 20 MW data centers for AI and cloud customers across the US. The business is scaling quickly with a steady pipeline of new builds, and is now bringing electrical design in house for the first time.

The role

As the senior electrical engineer, you will own power distribution from the utility service to the critical load. You will design, review and stamp the work yourself, partner with an engineering team, and build the electrical function as the portfolio grows. This suits a senior engineer, technical lead or working manager who wants to build out their own team.

What you'll do

• Lead MV and LV distribution design, including transformers, switchgear, switchboards, busway, UPS and generator integration
• Run or direct one line, load flow, short circuit, arc flash and coordination studies
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal drawings and calculations
• Coordinate with utilities on service requests, load letters, interconnection and energization
• Write specs, review bids and submittals, and attend factory testing for long lead equipment
• Support construction and commissioning on site and sign off on test results
• Create design standards and repeatable reference designs, and hire the team that delivers them

What you bring

• Active PE in electrical engineering (any US state)
• BSEE, with a power systems focus a plus
• 7+ years of MV/LV distribution design, recently in data centers or mission critical facilities
• Working knowledge of ETAP, SKM or similar, plus NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE and ANSI standards
• Field experience taking projects through construction, testing and energization
• Experience leading or mentoring engineers and a desire to build a team

Nice to have

• Substation, large load interconnection, onsite generation, battery storage or microgrid experience
• Owner's engineer or developer side background

Why this role

• Shape the electrical practice from day one
• Opportunity to build your own team, with a title matched to your experience
• Fully remote, with travel to project sites as needed
• Compensation is open. Base + Bonus + Profit Share. The hiring manager is wanting someone who is excited about the role, company, and project(s), and are willing to pay competitively for the right person.