AEI

Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical

AEI$90K — $130K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE/BSAE or similar degree from an ABET accredited program.
  • 8+ years in designing power distribution and lighting systems for complex facilities.
  • Expertise in electrical and mechanical systems specific to data centers.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience with mission-critical facilities, particularly colocation and hyperscale data centers.
  • Professional engineering registration required.
  • Proficient in engineering design software (Revit MEP, AutoCAD, SKM PowerTools, etc.).
  • Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design processes on assigned electrical projects.
  • Develop innovative engineering solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Oversee the discipline team in implementing technical solutions.
  • Perform electrical calculations according to industry standards.
  • Create detailed drawings that meet client specifications.

Benefits

  • Flexible, supportive work environment that prioritizes well-being.
  • Professional growth opportunities through mentorship and project exposure.
  • Collaborative culture with innovative teammates.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans.
  • Year-end performance-based bonus and adaptable perks for employees.
Full Job Description
Overview

As an Electrical Project Engineer - Mission Critical in our Washington, D.C. office, you will help us empower our data center clients to trust in the reliability of their mission critical systems to preserve data, protect assets, and save lives. You'll also lead efforts to achieve energy-efficient building solutions and help operators improve their ability to safely and effectively manage the data center.

Why We Need You:

In this position, you will be responsible for engineering design processes on assigned projects within a particular discipline. You will also develop innovative and unique engineering solutions to align with project, client and project partner's needs, and lead the discipline team in implementing the solutions.

Expertise of our most successful Electrical Project Engineer:
  • BSEE/BSAE (or another engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited program.
  • 8+ years of experience designing power distribution and lighting building systems in technically sophisticated facilities.
  • Knowledge of critical data center electrical and mechanical equipment / systems.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience designing, implementing, and/or operating mission critical facilities (specifically colocation and/or hyperscale data center facilities), including medium and low-voltage power distribution, and backup power / emergency systems.
  • Responsible for electrical calculations and development of drawings per the client's specifications and industry standards.
  • Professional engineering registration required.
  • Proficiency in computer operation for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit MEP, AutoCAD, SKM PowerTools, ETAP, Navisworks) preferred.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).


Effective skills to help you flourish:
  • Strong spoken and written communications skills.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
  • Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Effective working individually and within team environments.

When you work here, you can expect:
  • A flexible, collaborative environment where your well-being matters-because your best work happens when you're supported.
  • Real opportunities to grow-through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high-impact projects across disciplines.
  • To collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future leaders.
  • A benefits package that offers health, dental, vision, and retirement, a performance-based year-end bonus, and thoughtful perks tailored to your needs-whether that's a flexible work environment, wellness resources, or community-focused initiatives, we'll continue to invest in.

If this dynamic environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects resonate with your ambitions, we would love to connect with you. Join us and make an impact!

Apply online at https://aeieng.com/about/careers/

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About AEI

AEI is a non-profit research organization that focuses on public policy issues related to energy, economics, and the environment. The organization was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AEI conducts research, publishes books and articles, and hosts events and conferences to promote its ideas and influence public policy. The organization has a reputation for being conservative and libertarian in its views, and has been influential in shaping policy debates on issues such as climate change, energy regulation, and tax policy.
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