AECOM is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers to lead electrical design and engineering for hyper-scale data center projects. In this remote U.S. role, you will be accountable for project success in the electrical discipline, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of reliability and efficiency for critical infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.
- Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets.
- Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization.
- Monitor and maintain electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs.
- Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Be accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.
- Provide specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers.
- Approve and sign off on work, acting as Engineer of Record.
- Provide estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects.
- Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in selling.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
- Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
- Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.
Technical Stack
- ACC Cloud (BIM software)
Team & Environment
Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
- Paid time off, leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options
- Well-being resources, employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates within the U.S. Work from home or from our Arlington, VA office.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in your potential and is here to help you achieve it.
