[Remote] Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HDR is an employee-owned company focused on building engineering and critical infrastructure design. The Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer will lead electrical design teams and projects for data center, mission critical, science and technology, and commercial facilities, while coordinating with clients and multidisciplinary project teams. The role includes developing feasibility reports and construction documents, performing technical reviews, supporting construction, and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Help grow a team that works together to create a collaborative environment that promotes career growth, the production of high-quality construction documents, client satisfaction, and acts as a safety net for each other
• Coordinate the work of Electrical Engineers, EITs, and BIM Specialists with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project’s development
• Mentor, organize, and facilitate the growth of junior staff
• Coordinate workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule
• Establish client relations, and participate in marketing, design, and production meetings regarding electrical systems
• Assist Marketing and Business Development groups in developing fee proposals and scope of work documents for Electrical and EPMS scopes of work
• Assume the electrical lead on data center/mission critical projects
• Work with clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, first cost versus life cycle costs, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility
• Providing detailed design and coordination with multidisciplinary team members
• Attending and leading design meetings with other team members
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines
• Performing QA/QC review of construction documents, specifications, and technical reports
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
• Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & shop drawing review, Request for Information (RFI) support
• Perform other duties as needed
• Travel: Some travel to job sites or other HDR offices could be required. This would be communicated in advance to give adequate coordination time with project work and personal life

Skills

• • Must take ownership of assignments and work both independently and as part of a large project team
• • Extensive knowledge of the NEC, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution, generator support systems, grounding systems, and one-line creation
• • Strong desire to stay current with the trends of the fast-paced industry of mission critical
• • Working knowledge of the Uptime Topology standards
• • Working knowledge of the following programs: Bluebeam Revu, SKM Power Tools (or similar power system analysis tools), CYMCAP (or similar programs based on Neher-McGrath and IEC-60287 methods), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• • Working knowledge of Newforma Project Center and/or ProjectWise Document Management Software
• • Excellent organizational and communication skills
• • Strongly motivated and showing professional initiative
• • Focused on positive client outcomes
• • Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously
• • Technical and specification writing skills
• • Preference given to local candidates
• • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis
• • A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems)
• • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• • Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
• • Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software
• • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• • Previous Data Center/Mission Critical experience an architectural/engineering, or engineering consulting firm is desired

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time away
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition reimbursement

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