Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

POSITION SUMMARY

IES is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to support the design, engineering, and field execution of modular data center projects. This role combines office-based electrical engineering with active project site and fabrication facility involvement, requiring deep expertise in mission-critical power systems, electrical distribution, and low-voltage infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of data center electrical systems, a commitment to quality and reliability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, project management, and operations teams.

• Design and engineer electrical systems for modular data center facilities, including power distribution, UPS systems, backup generation, automatic transfer switches, and grounding and bonding
• Develop and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and load calculations for modular units and site infrastructure
• Prepare and stamp engineering documents as required by project specifications, permitting authorities, or clients
• Coordinate electrical design with structural, mechanical, and low-voltage teams to ensure integrated and constructable modular solutions
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, TIA-942, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Support value engineering efforts to optimize electrical systems for reliability, efficiency, and cost
• Participate in pre-construction activities including design-build scopes, RFI responses, and submittal review

• Conduct site and fabrication facility visits to verify installation compliance, assess conditions, and support field teams
• Provide technical guidance to field crews on electrical system requirements and installation methods during construction and module assembly
• Review and interpret field conditions and recommend design modifications as needed
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and client-facing discussions
• Support electrical commissioning, systems testing, and project closeout activities

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable electrical codes, data center standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support quality assurance processes and ensure all electrical deliverables meet company, client, and jurisdictional standards
• Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during design, fabrication, or field installation

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, required
• Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience, with preference for data center, mission-critical, or modular construction environments
• Proficiency in electrical design software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, TIA-942, and related codes and standards
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and fabrication facilities as required

• Experience designing electrical systems for modular or prefabricated data center facilities
• Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and data center reliability requirements
• Experience with low-voltage systems including structured cabling, security, and building management systems in data center environments
• Familiarity with design-build project delivery in a contractor environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

This position requires a combination of office, fabrication facility, and field work.…