​We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer with expertise in electrical design for data center facilities. This role involves overseeing the design of our client's facilities to ensure compliance with our standards, acting as a subject matter expert, and driving the development of design standards and processes. You will also identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance future designs. As a key member of a close-knit team, you will manage tasks independently while supporting team members and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Write and present technical papers to customers, leadership, and peers.

• Lead problem-solving efforts and remain open to learning from others.

• Independently research new technologies and develop innovative solutions for data center electrical designs.

• Manage multiple concurrent projects designed by external consultants.

Design and Standards Development:

• Lead the Hyperscale Data Center Design Engineering team in designing and developing data center infrastructure.

• Author, review, and issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for external design consultants.

• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment.

• Ensure designs adhere to relevant codes and standards across various jurisdictions.

• Develop and maintain the Hyperscale Basis of Design, design standards, and specification templates.

Project and Consultant Management:

• Assess engineering calculations and evaluate design options.

• Review campus utility and site layouts during master planning.

• Manage external design consultants through all project phases.

• Coordinate with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and Utilities.

Collaboration and Improvement:

• Work with internal and external MEP Engineers, Construction Managers, and other related disciplines.

• Identify and lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, schedule, and consistency across sites.

• Travel for site assessments, consultant selection, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interactions with AHJs, design consultants, quantity surveyors, and building owners.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This role does not include supervisory duties.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of building and site construction related to electrical generation and distribution.

• Expertise in electrical protection and control systems, grounding, diesel generators, uninterruptible power systems, and current battery technologies for hyperscale data centers.

• Experience in designing large-scale greenfield and brownfield data center facilities from inception through handoff.

• Awareness of industry design trends and standards.

• Proficiency in interpreting electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, BICSI, and utility requirements.

Software and Tools:

• Proficient in Bluebeam, SKM, ETap, Excel, SmartSheet, and MS Office.

Education and Experience:

• Certification:

  Registered Professional Engineer (PE).

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Experience:

  Minimum of 8 years of experience in designing data center facilities.

Additional Requirements:

• This position may require additional background checks and drug screenings to support customer-specific deployments.