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[Remote] Electrical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

🌍 Remote Β· United States πŸ’Ό Full-time

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking an Electrical Engineering Lead specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers.

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

Skills

  • 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
  • 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 demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities
  • Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
  • Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience
  • Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Benefits

  • Remote work schedule
  • Periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business‑critical activities
  • Relocation is not available for this position
  • Sponsorship is available for this position
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life, AD&D, disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Award-winning training and development programs

Company Overview

  • AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.aecom.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • AECOM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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