Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical systems, with 5 years in mission-critical environments.
Hands-on experience with medium-voltage distribution (15kV-35kV) and low-voltage switchgear (480V).
Proficient in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of UPS systems and automatic transfer switches.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and control wiring diagrams.
Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, and IEEE standards for critical power systems.
Strong understanding of electrical protection coordination and fault current analysis.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical infrastructure.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems.
Lead root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions.
Review and evaluate electrical designs for compliance with specifications and codes.
Identify design risks and optimization opportunities.
Support electrical aspects of new construction and retrofit projects.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to technicians and junior engineers.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a mission-critical environment with cutting-edge technology.
Hands-on technical leadership role with significant influence on engineering standards.
Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.
Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description
Join Our Mission
As we continue to expand our operations, we're searching for a skilled Critical Facility Engineer - Electrical SME to join our team.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert to provide hands-on technical leadership across our data center portfolio. This role combines deep electrical engineering expertise with practical field experience to ensure the reliable design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical power infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings both the technical depth to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and the practical experience to mentor technicians and influence engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Hands-On Execution
Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical infrastructure including medium- and high-voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, backup generation, and critical power distribution
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems
Lead root cause analysis for electrical failures and implement corrective actions
Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Design Review & Standards Development
Review and evaluate electrical designs from consultants and contractors for compliance with specifications, codes, and best practices
Identify design risks, constructability concerns, and optimization opportunities
Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications, and technical governance processes
Participate in value engineering and technical design reviews
Project Support & Collaboration
Support electrical aspects of new construction, expansions, and retrofit projects from planning through commissioning and turnover
Coordinate with utility providers on interconnections, substations, and service upgrades
Collaborate with operations, construction, and development teams to drive project objectives
Mentor and provide technical guidance to facilities technicians and junior engineers
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical systems with at least 5 years in mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, industrial facilities, or similar)
Demonstrated hands-on experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of:
Medium-voltage distribution (15kV-35kV class)
Low-voltage switchgear and distribution(480v)
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
Automatic transfer switches (ATS) and static transfer switches (STS)
Power monitoring and control systems
Proficiency in reading and interpreting one-line diagrams, schematics, and control wiring diagrams
Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 70E, NFPA 110, and IEEE standards applicable to critical power systems
Strong understanding of electrical protection coordination, fault current analysis, and arc flash studies
Experience with commissioning and acceptance testing procedures (NETA standards preferred)
