Senior Electrical Engineer (USA)

Ehvert Engineering Inc

• $120K — $145K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • 10-15 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction.
  • Familiarity with data center projects is a plus.
  • Knowledge of MV/LV power distribution and energy efficiency principles.
  • Proficiency in BIM software and CAD modeling tools.
  • Experience with power system studies using specialized software.
  • Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical design activities for major projects in the US.
  • Design and simulate electrical systems for data centers.
  • Develop power distribution, UPS, and security systems.
  • Prepare detailed engineering calculations and designs.
  • Create technical documentation for project execution.
  • Collaborate with architects to coordinate BIM models.
  • Conduct site visits to oversee construction progress.

Benefits

  • Engage with cutting-edge data center projects.
  • Collaborate with top industry professionals.
  • Access to competitive salary and benefits.
  • Dynamic environment fostering innovation and creativity.
Full Job Description
Location: US, Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers
Travel: Required as per project needs

Role Summary:

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, modeling, and execution of power systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all applicable standards. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to develop electrical systems that support high-capacity, technology-driven environments.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global clients like Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Google, while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

What you will do:
  • Lead electrical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States.
  • Design, model, and simulate electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers.
  • Develop electrical systems including power distribution, UPS, standby generators, and security systems.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, schematic designs, and detailed designs.
  • Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
  • Review shop drawings and ensure compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
  • Use BIM tools to virtually construct electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision.
  • Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
  • Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.

What we expect:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
  • Experience with data center projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus but not required.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and energy efficiency principles.
  • PE license preferred; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
  • Clear understanding of NEC, IEEE, and international electrical codes relevant to mission-critical facilities.
  • Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software
  • Experience performing power system studies (short circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis) using SKM, Etap, or EasyPower Software.
  • Experience performing underground ductbank ampacity/heat (Neher-McGrath) studies.
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems design, including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and security systems.
  • Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong project management abilities, including the coordination and supervision of on-site activities.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
  • Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences. This ranges from designing energy-efficient facilities, site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities, to the production of digital twins, drawings, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom controls software.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their relevant experience.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/

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