McCarthy Holdings Inc

Director of Electrical Engineering (OFCI)

McCarthy Holdings Inc$125K — $150K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in mission-critical data centers
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale hyperscale or colocation projects
  • Strong technical authority in OFCI electrical systems
  • Deep knowledge of utility interconnection and critical power architecture
  • Ability to make rapid, confident decisions in fast-paced environments
  • Expertise in relevant electrical technologies and standards
  • Proficient in engineering software including Bluebeam, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical strategy and procurement for OFCI systems
  • Act as subject matter expert for critical electrical components
  • Provide technical leadership from planning to energization
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables received from vendors
  • Drive quick decision-making to keep projects on schedule
  • Coordinate across multiple teams including Construction and Procurement
  • Evaluate and select equipment vendors based on performance metrics.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance for candidates moving to the area.
Full Job Description
Overview

Lead technical strategy, procurement support, integration, and execution of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) electrical infrastructure across the team's hyperscale and colocation data center portfolio.

This role requires a seasoned mission-critical electrical engineering leader with deep expertise in utility interconnection, medium-voltage distribution, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, EPMS/SCADA, grounding, and critical power architectures. Serve as the team's senior technical authority for OFCI electrical systems, driving design standardization, constructability, speed-to-market, and operational resiliency across concurrent fast-paced projects.

Ideal candidate: 15+ years of mission-critical data center experience; proven success delivering large-scale hyperscale or colocation projects from concept through commissioning; thrives in high-growth environments and makes rapid, confident technical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead OFCI electrical strategy, specifications, procurement, factory testing, integration, and deployment.
  • Act as SME for MV distribution, generators, UPS/batteries, switchgear, transformers, busway, STS, EPMS/SCADA, grounding, and concurrent maintainable topologies.
  • Provide technical leadership from planning through energization and turnover.
  • Review and approve engineering deliverables from EORs, vendors, and consultants.
  • Drive rapid decision-making and issue resolution to protect aggressive schedules.
  • Coordinate across Development, Construction, Operations, Procurement, and Commissioning.
  • Evaluate and select equipment vendors (bid reviews, submittals, FWT, performance validation, long-lead strategy).
  • Resolve RFIs, field issues, and commissioning findings in real time.
  • Maintain and improve BOD standards, design standards, and technical governance.
  • Advance continuous improvement in speed, reliability, constructability, scalability, maintainability, efficiency, and cost.
  • Support operations troubleshooting, upgrades, and reliability initiatives.
  • Evaluate emerging electrical technologies.
  • Mentor engineering staff and support portfolio capital planning.
  • Travel to sites, factories, and facilities as required.


Required Training

  • Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, Revit, and ACAD
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint


Required Experience

  • 10 - 15 Years


Data Center Years Experience Needed

  • 5 Years


Additional Description

  • Does not require a PO but to be able to review submittals and specifications for understanding of UPS, (Multi modules and redundant systems), Switchgear, Generators, Overhead Busway, Static Transfer Switches, PDU/RPP and DCIM. Coordinate GC and Owner Furnished Equipment to make sure all equipment meets specifications. Help with supply chain a plus!


Driver's License Requirement:

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.

Communication Skills:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site - including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures - may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
  • Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
  • Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
  • Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.


Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.

About McCarthy Holdings Inc

McCarthy Holdings, Inc. is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company serves clients in the healthcare, education, commercial, and industrial sectors. McCarthy Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1864 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about McCarthy Holdings Inc
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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