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Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

📍Dallas, TX

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering mission-critical and data center projects across North America. This role offers the chance to work on complex, high-profile infrastructure developments while taking ownership of technical design, project delivery, client engagement, and team leadership.

We are seeking a technically strong engineer with a background in MEP consulting and critical facilities who is passionate about delivering innovative electrical systems for some of the most demanding environments in the industry.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for data centers and other critical facilities. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, overseeing project execution, and acting as a key point of contact for clients, contractors, architects, and project stakeholders.

This position combines hands-on engineering design with project management, business development, and mentorship responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for mission-critical and data center projects.Develop system layouts, calculations, equipment selections, and technical specifications.Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to develop and review project documentation.Coordinate designs with mechanical, structural, architectural, and other engineering disciplines.Act as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.Establish project design standards, specifications, and technical criteria.Prepare engineering reports, due diligence studies, feasibility reports, and gap analyses.Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource planning.Oversee QA/QC reviews and ensure technical excellence across project deliverables.Perform site investigations and construction administration activities.Review drawings and designs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.Represent the business in meetings with clients, contractors, architects, and project teams.Support business development initiatives and foster new client relationships.Network within the industry and contribute to professional development initiatives.Take ownership of project performance, risk management, and technical quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.Minimum 8+ years of experience within the MEP consulting engineering industry.Proven experience delivering critical facilities, mission-critical, or data center projects.Professional Engineer (PE) license required.Strong hands-on electrical design experience.Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.Experience performing power system design, equipment selection, and electrical calculations.Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure within mission-critical environments.Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills.Ability to mentor and develop engineering staff.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following sectors would be highly advantageous:

Data CentersCritical FacilitiesMission-Critical InfrastructureHealthcare

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and bonus structure.Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance.Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.Professional development and training opportunities.Career progression into technical and leadership pathways.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.Generous paid time off.Collaborative and supportive team culture.Opportunity to work on industry-leading mission-critical projects.

About the Opportunity

This role is ideal for an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to take a leading position within the rapidly growing data center sector. You'll have the opportunity to drive complex projects from concept through completion, develop client relationships, mentor engineering talent, and contribute to some of the most technically challenging facilities being built today.

Apply today to learn more about this Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers opportunity in Dallas, TX.

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centers

Client

A full-service, integrated design and construction firm operating across North America, with a strong track record in mission critical, industrial, and life sciences projects. The firm operates a dedicated architecture, engineering, and design practice embedded within a wider development and construction group, enabling a fully integrated design-build delivery model. They are recognised as a top-tier data center contractor and design-build firm, known for fast-track delivery of technically complex, high-profile projects.

Job Role

A senior-level opportunity to lead the electrical design of mission critical facilities including data centers and advanced manufacturing environments. You'll serve as the technical authority on power distribution, emergency systems, grounding, and redundancy strategies essential for 24/7 operations, coordinating across disciplines and working closely with construction teams to ensure seamless execution. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, design-build environment, with direct accountability for design quality, client relationships, and the mentoring of junior engineers.

Requirements

- Lead the electrical design process for mission critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements

- Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies for data centers and other high-availability environments

- Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimise electrical system reliability and safety

- Coordinate closely with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design

- Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution; provide field support and resolve technical challenges on site

- Manage client relationships, present technical solutions, and ensure alignment with operational goals

- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices

- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission critical industry

Qualifications

- BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required

- Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on mission critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, or similar)

- PE licence required for document sealing, with ability to obtain licensure across multiple states

- Proficiency in power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities

- Expertise in power analysis software such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower

- Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E

- Experience in a design-build or IPD environment a plus

- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centers - Remote

Client

A high-growth, owner-operator data center developer with an ambitious mission to deploy gigawatt-scale AI compute infrastructure across North America and beyond. The firm acquires power, designs, builds, and operates its own data centers, with a fully integrated team spanning hardware, software, and engineering. They are moving at exceptional speed and scale, with a pipeline targeting tens of gigawatts of capacity this decade.

Job Role

A senior technical opportunity to provide end-to-end electrical design oversight for large-scale data centers across the full power chain, from medium-voltage distribution through to rack-level delivery. You'll ensure design quality, code compliance, and alignment with the firm's technical standards across a rapidly scaling portfolio, contribute to the development of internal design standards and specifications, and maintain consistency as project count accelerates toward 10GW. This is a high-impact role for an engineer with deep hyperscale or mission critical pedigree.

Requirements

- Provide technical oversight of end-to-end electrical designs across the full power chain: MV distribution, LV distribution topologies, and rack-level delivery

- Ensure design quality, code compliance, and alignment with internal technical standards across all projects

- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal electrical design standards, specifications, and best practices

- Maintain design consistency and quality across a rapidly scaling multi-site portfolio

- Review designs for alignment with major redundancy topologies (2N, N+1, catcher bus, distributed-redundant) and advise on appropriate application

Qualifications

- Proven experience designing end-to-end electrical systems for data centers or mission critical facilities across the full chain from utility feed to rack-level delivery

- Prior experience at a hyperscale operator (AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft) or major mission critical design firm serving hyperscale strongly preferred

- Deep knowledge of major power distribution topologies and when each applies

- Track record of setting and enforcing design standards and conducting quality reviews across a portfolio

- PE licence preferred; proficiency in SKM or ETAP a plus

- Experience with equipment specification, submittal review, and design standards development from scratch beneficial

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centers - Remote OR Hybrid Baltimore, MD

Client

A global, integrated design and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across architecture, sustainability, and building systems. The firm operates internationally and is recognised as a leader in the mission critical space, with a growing and ambitious data center practice. They offer a collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for technical leadership and professional development.

Job Role

A senior-level opportunity to lead the electrical design of large-scale, technically complex data center projects. You'll serve as the go-to subject matter expert within the project team, owning the technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing directly with clients as a trusted advisor. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope for business development involvement and contribution to firmwide design standards.

Requirements

- Lead and oversee electrical design scope across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction

- Manage scope, schedule, and budgeted hours within discipline; coordinate across all engineering disciplines

- Engage in client-facing technical discussions, presentations, and RFP/RFQ pursuits

- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers

- Drive QA/QC processes and uphold design quality standards

- Contribute to firmwide knowledge: design guides, calculation templates, technical memos, and specification standards

- Stay current with evolving data center technologies and industry standards through conferences, publications, and professional networks

Qualifications

- Accredited engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on mission critical / data center projects

- Professional Engineer (PE) licence required

- Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk, BIM 360, and Trace 700; familiarity with Pipe-Flo and CFD tools (e.g. Fluent, 6Sigma) preferred

- Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects and communicate effectively across technical and client teams

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions for complex, multi-system environments

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical Data Centers - Remote

Client

A global, integrated design and engineering consultancy with a strong presence across architecture, sustainability, and building systems. The firm operates internationally and is recognised as a leader in the mission critical space, with a growing and ambitious data center practice. They offer a collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for technical leadership and professional development.

Job Role

A senior-level opportunity to lead the electrical design of large-scale, technically complex data center projects. You'll serve as the go-to subject matter expert within the project team, owning the technical direction, mentoring junior engineers, and interfacing directly with clients as a trusted advisor. This is a hands-on leadership role with scope for business development involvement and contribution to firmwide design standards.

Requirements

- Lead and oversee electrical design scope across the full project lifecycle, from concept through construction

- Manage scope, schedule, and budgeted hours within discipline; coordinate across all engineering disciplines

- Engage in client-facing technical discussions, presentations, and RFP/RFQ pursuits

- Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers

- Drive QA/QC processes and uphold design quality standards

- Contribute to firmwide knowledge: design guides, calculation templates, technical memos, and specification standards

- Stay current with evolving data center technologies and industry standards through conferences, publications, and professional networks

Qualifications

- Accredited engineering degree (or equivalent experience)

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with a strong focus on mission critical / data center projects

- Professional Engineer (PE) licence required

- Proficiency in Revit, Autodesk, BIM 360, and Trace 700; familiarity with Pipe-Flo and CFD tools (e.g. Fluent, 6Sigma) preferred

- Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects and communicate effectively across technical and client teams

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to develop solutions for complex, multi-system environments

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