Arcadis

Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Arcadis$80K — $142K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of consulting engineering experience in data center design and producing IFC drawings.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • State-issued professional engineering license preferred.
  • Expertise in telecom and fire alarm design (prescriptive and performance-based).
  • Fluency in key design and modeling software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360).

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple data center electrical design projects from proposal to construction.
  • Coordinate with design teams to create construction-ready drawing packages.
  • Design electrical systems focused on capacity, redundancy, efficiency, and safety.
  • Conduct site surveys and collaborate with client teams on project specifications.
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry design professionals.
  • Comply with and apply knowledge of industry standards and safety codes.
  • Perform complex system studies, including arc flash and load studies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K plan with company matching.
  • Paid parental leave and life insurance options.
  • 15 days of paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays annually.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and rewards program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance available.
Full Job Description
Role description:

As an Electrical Engineer you will lead the electrical discipline of multiple concurrent data center projects through pursuit, proposal, design, and construction phases. You will be responsible for leading design efforts, serve as the engineer of record, and teach other electrical staff specifics of data center electrical design. You will also support proposal and business development efforts, working with project teams, other senior and junior engineers, project managers, and clients designing power distribution, lighting, telecom and fire alarm systems on various projects.

Role accountabilities:
  • Inter-discipline knowledge of data center facility systems, with primary expertise in electrical design for data centers.
  • Lead design teams to develop construction-ready drawing packages with inter-discipline coordination.
  • Design for available capacity, redundancy, reliability, efficiency, and safety, as well as constructability and cost.
  • Travel to project sites for engineering site surveys, data collection for system studies, system audits and collaboration with clients' team members.
  • Develop strong industry relationships with other design professionals.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and safety standards such as NFPA, NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, UL, UFC, UBC as well as international standards such as IEC, CE, EN.
  • Fluency in design and modelling software (AutoCAD, Revit, Elum Tools, BIM360, SKM, ETAP, EDSA, Easy Power).
  • Perform various system studies (arc flash, load, short circuit, coordination). Experience developing solutions to complex projects.

Qualifications & Experience:
  • Consulting engineering design experience producing IFC drawings for data centers.
  • BS in electrical engineering or equivalent. 8+ years of relevant experience in engineering
  • State-issued professional engineering license preferred.
  • Understanding of telecom and fire alarm design including prescriptive, performance-based design as well as full detailed design

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $80,461 - $142,718. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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