Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Data Center

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer - Data Center

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We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents.

This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Olsson is seeking an Electrical Instrumentation Engineer for our Data Center Facilities Engineering Design team to help support the design development of the instrumentation and control systems associated with electrical distribution systems. The Electrical Instrumentation Engineer will provide technical leadership and expertise with respect to system modernization and maintenance, will create plans, schematics, and one‑lines, and will lead and support small and large instrumentation and controls projects with a focus on reliability and technical execution.

• Support instrumentation‑related threat mitigation action plans and incident management investigations and actions.
• Ensure the smooth real‑time operation of the instrumentation system by performing and analyzing technical studies and data, developing strategies and alternatives, and establishing and documenting operating procedures.
• Work within a multi‑discipline team to develop efficient and reliable electrical design packages for low and medium voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Lead the instrumentation and control design for projects and define control scheme in alignment with industry and client standards to satisfy power system reliability requirements.
• Review data sheets, control block diagrams, and functional/operational descriptions for all instrumentation related projects.
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a subject‑matter expert, delivering professional and technical guidance on programs, projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members, offering guidance and encouraging initiative while helping them develop as engineers and technical leaders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• 7+ years’ experience in instrumentation and control systems within the industrial electrical and/or hyperscale data center sector.
• Expertise in the design, application, and implementation of distribution and generation instrumentation and control systems for building level infrastructures.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the industry standards that govern the selection, testing and performance of instrumentation sensors and control schemes.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of global standards such as ISA, IEC, IEEE and other related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience working with DCS, SIS and PLCs and developing, reading and understanding P&IDs and control schematics.

• License Professional Engineer (P.E.).

This position is remote. Full‑time employees may have flexible work arrangements.

• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Empowered to build your career with tailored development paths.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Positive impact on communities through engaging work.
• Wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.
• Bonus system rewarding performance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

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