Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

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The Lead Electrical Engineer
- Data Centers leads complex engineering assignments and technical execution activities for data centers and mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role manages technical quality, supports project strategy, and serves as a technical resource for engineers, designers, project teams, and clients. Responsibilities may include electrical system design, power system studies, engineering calculations, equipment evaluations, grounding design, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery support. In this role, an employee will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions below.

• Lead technical execution of complex and atypical data centers engineering projects using established engineering standards and practices.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, studies, and project documentation.
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, and construction documents.
• Perform and review electrical studies and analyses including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, harmonics, reactive power, and equipment evaluations.
• Review project requirements, vendor information, client specifications, submittals, and applicable standards to support project execution.
• Lead complex project scopes, engineering packages, and multidisciplinary project activities to support successful project delivery.
• Support project planning, scope development, engineering strategy, scheduling, and execution activities.
• Serve as a technical resource and provide engineering guidance to engineers, designers, and project teams.
• Lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, and engineering quality initiatives to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company, client, and industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to engineers, designers, and project team members.
• Support client meetings, technical discussions, project reviews, and project deliverables through effective collaboration with project stakeholders.
• Contribute to technical consistency, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
• Conduct engineering research related to applicable codes, standards, technologies, and industry practices.
• Provide field support, troubleshooting, site observations, and construction support activities as required.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles related to data centers, mission-critical, and power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of power system studies, electrical equipment, grounding systems, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Ability to independently perform and review engineering calculations, analyses, technical studies, and project documentation.
• Ability to lead technical…