Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Are you a seasoned Electrical Engineer looking to own technical delivery across a premier portfolio of North American data center projects?

We are partnering with a leading global real estate investment manager and developer to find a Senior Electrical Engineer to spearhead the design management, technical direction, and delivery of critical infrastructure systems. Reporting directly to the Regional Director, you will act as the design delivery lead-collaborating closely with internal development teams, external consultants, and hyperscale or co-location customers from site due diligence through to final commissioning.

This is a high-visibility, technical leadership role where you will actively shape the evolving Basis of Design (BOD) for next-generation, high-density data center builds.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Leadership: Act as the technical lead for electrical services, managing external consultants and contractors from initial concept design through to construction documentation.

• Client & RFP Support: Partner with the development team to handle complex RFPs, RFIs, and bespoke technical requests from hyperscale customer engineering teams.

• Risk & Quality Assurance: Conduct deep-dive design reviews of general contractor submissions to catch non-conformances, mitigate project risk, and review protection/grading studies.

• Commercial & Procurement Strategy: Scope, tender, and engage engineering consultancy services. Collaborate with preferred vendors to procure high-quality, cost-effective equipment within budget constraints.

• Lifecycle Optimization: Contribute to the feasibility stage via technical due diligence for site selection, and undertake post-delivery reviews to optimize energy efficiency and operational performance.

• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to internal Project Managers and project administrators.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical or building services design and construction, with a explicit, heavy focus on data center infrastructure.

• Credentials: A licensed professional engineer (PE) or licensed electrical contractor (passed State of California test) is highly preferred.

• Technical Depth: Deep proficiency in Data Center Basis of Design (BOD), hyperscale/co-location operator requirements, and deciphering electrical protection and grading studies.

• Project Management Skills: Proven track record managing cross-functional teams, coordinating multiple consultant groups, and navigating complex contractual/negotiation environments.

• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of construction methodologies, estimating, cost-pricing, and cost report processes.