Electrical Engineering Lead, Data Center

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer Lead specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead. The job incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers.

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers.

This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US were AECOM has an office.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
• Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
• Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
• Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
• Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.
• Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
• Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects
• Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

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Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or