Lead Electrical Engineer

Do you want to work with high calibre professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join the client, a leading company backed by a JV pairing cutting‑edge innovation with best‑in‑class execution.

The client's mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Headquartered in CA, the client develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top‑tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi‑GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. The client also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI‑based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load.

We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

The Electrical Lead is responsible for managing all electrical power infrastructure aspects of hyperscale data center projects from construction through commissioning and turnover. This role ensures that electrical systems are designed, constructed, tested, and commissioned to meet performance requirements, project budgets, schedules, and long-term operational reliability.

This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution.

• Manage the electrical scope of work across multiple project phases, including concept design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategies including: medium- and low-voltage distribution, backup generation systems, UPS systems, and critical power architecture.
• Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical engineering consultants
• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration. Review and manage electrical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
• Serve as the Owner's on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor electrical contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing observations, and progress meetings.
• Validate electrical pay applications and change order pricing.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement support for major electrical equipment.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, focusing on electrical milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Support commissioning activities including test procedures, system validation, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with third-party commissioning agent, contractors, and operations teams.
• Identify risks related to power delivery, procurement, or constructability and develop mitigation strategies
• Mentor project engineers and support cross-disciplinary coordination.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or construction management
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution systems, backup power (generators/UPS), and NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and applicable local codes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Onsite (OH)

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