Staff Electrical Engineer Data Center IV

Wet Coast Logistics; Kansas; On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Overland Park, KS seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer Data Center IV to lead detailed design for large-scale hyperscale data centers, guiding projects from assessment to final design within schedule and budget. Office-based, 40 hrs/week on a 6‑month contract with potential extension.

The role requires 5+ years in data center design, proficiency in Autodesk Revit, BIM 360, Navisworks, and 3D modeling, with strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related data center engineering experience.
• Experience with hyperscale data centers of at least 40 MW.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and 3D modeling.
• Familiarity with BIM 360, Navisworks, and Revit worksets.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of large-scale data center environments within project constraints.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to determine proper requirements.
• Review drawings and modeling for conformance to standards and customer requirements.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers.
• Prepare engineering studies and reports; conduct field surveys as needed.

Skills

Hyperscale data center design

3D modeling

Leadership/mentoring

Analytical/problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

BIM 360

Navisworks

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you will be working for is one of the largest employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction companies in the world. This opportunity will give you experience in the infrastructure sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, water/wastewater, and telecommunications infrastructure — and one of the most established names in EPC project delivery, with a history spanning over 100 years.LOCATIONOverland Park, KS 66112COMPENSATION$68-$76 full benefits offeredSCHEDULEMonday- Friday (40 hrs per week)CONTRACT TERM6 month long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employeePOSITION OVERVIEW – Staff Electrical Engineer Data Center IVThe Staff Electrical Engineer leads the detailed electrical design of large-scale hyperscale data center environments, guiding projects from early assessment through final design within budget and on schedule. This role works directly with leading data center clients to define project requirements, advise on redundancy and resiliency risks, and make sure designs comply with codes, standards, and customer specifications. The engineer also reviews drawing and Revit/BIM modeling work and mentors junior engineers and designers in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.KEY RESPONSIBILTIES• Lead efforts to deliver detailed design of large-scale data center environments while following all company, client and project design; may involve leading teams dedicated to these design• Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into physical design and layouts.• Possess a willingness to function in multiple job roles simultaneously.• Provide guidance and insight into design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency.• Conducts field surveys, drawings, and other data to assess conditions of existing facilities and develop summary reports.• Prepare and/or review technical drawings to ensure that installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements.• Review drawing and modeling production work, including problem analysis.• Provide guidance to ensure that designs comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.• Compiles data and creates engineering studies and reports.• Perform detailed calculations as needed by the project.• Mentor, provide guidance, and supervise junior-level engineers and designers.• Provides training for other technical personnel in areas of expertise.• Coordinate with internal and external clients to determine proper requirements for projects.• Professional written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are imperative to success in this position.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Previous experience with hyperscale Data Centers of at least 40 MW.• Demonstrated understand of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency.• Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers.• Possesses a proficiency in 3D modeling as well as managing and creating complex families with custom parameters within Autodesk Revit.• Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems.• Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit.• Experience utilizing BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets, view templates and project phasing.• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Preferred - PE License• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.