About the roleThe Electrical Engineer reports to the VP of Engineering and supports electrical engineering efforts for a portfolio of data center projects, including new construction, phased
expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment standards, and the development of design standards, processes, and procedures.
This role works with senior engineers and key Prime stakeholders to support the relationship and output of design partners and equipment suppliers on assigned projects
What you'll doDesign and Construction Support
• Perform electrical engineering tasks to support master planning and concept designs as part of PDC's investment planning, review, and approval process.
• Assist in reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design services.
• Support bid levelling and scope verification for design services proposals.
• Build expertise toward becoming an electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Review consultants' engineering calculations and perform independent engineering and cost analysis on assigned items.
• Provide detailed owner review of design and construction deliverables, such as early design packages, drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and informal coordination.
• Flag proposed deviations from standards or requirements and escalate to senior engineers for decision.
• Research new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical, telecom, and low voltage equipment and components.
• Support value engineering analyses in collaboration with construction cost estimator(s), preparing ROI and simple payback inputs for recommendations.
• Review Integrated Automation System (IAS) points lists and sequences of operation authored by others. IAS includes BAS/BMS (HVAC controls), EPMS (electrical controls), and DCIM (customer portal).
• Use engineering analysis programs (or review work created by others) along with engineering judgment to evaluate:
• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations
• Normal and failure mode load and electrical block sizing
• Electrical coordination and arc flash studies (e.g., SKM PTW)
• Power distribution analysis and underground heat calculations (e.g., ETAP)
• Lighting calculations (e.g., AGi32)
• Customer Interface and Facility Support
• Attend design and construction meetings with PDC stakeholders, design consultants, and construction partners. Most meetings are virtual, with occasional on-site attendance as needed.
• Participate in Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment when assigned.
• Support technical meetings with customers when assigned.
• Support on-site commissioning (Cx) of Level 4 and Level 5 efforts when assigned.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical system issues.
• Respond to emergencies on an as-needed basis.
Innovation and Collaboration
• Support innovation and development with the VP of Engineering and other PDC stakeholders, including evaluating new products and services and how they fit into PDC standards.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure design standards and best practices align with their requirements.
• Review and validate Methods of Procedure (MOPs) with Operations teams
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
- 3-6 years of electrical engineering experience, ideally in mission critical, data center, or other power-intensive facilities.
- E.I.T. certification or P.E. license (or active progress toward the P.E.) preferred.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam (or similar PDF software), Teams, Excel, and Word
- preferred.
- Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, and power modelling software such as SKM PTW and ETAP preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable construction codes, with emphasis on the
- International Building Code (IBC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred.
- Familiarity with data center industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards) preferred.
Benefits- Competitive salary range and performance bonus program
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Paid Time Off + Sick time
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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The pay range for this role is:
127,000 - 148,000 USD per year (Denver)
