SME - Electrical Engineering Support (Hyperscale Data Center Construction)

107999 - OnQGlobal, Inc.$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly with medium voltage systems.
  • Knowledge of data center design, NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety standards.
  • Experience as a Field Service Representative or with NETA testing agencies.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and control schematics.
  • Hands-on experience in electrical distribution system design and commissioning.
  • Familiarity with SCCAF reports and arc flash studies.
  • Strong project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering teams on electrical design for data centers.
  • Oversee construction and commissioning of electrical systems from high voltage to low voltage.
  • Work with various stakeholders to ensure installation quality and adherence to schedule.
  • Manage all aspects of power system issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and develop electrical schematics and testing protocols.
  • Support design and review of medium voltage duct bank systems and cable pulls.
  • Inspect medium voltage terminations and coordinate installation requirements.
  • Generate scopes of work for infrastructure upgrades and liaise with global teams.
  • Support project budgets, proposals, and resource assignments.
  • Contribute to the development of standards and documentation of lessons learned.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision for employees.
  • 50% dependent coverage for medical services.
  • Company-provided Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401K retirement plan options.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 a year for further education.
  • Referral bonuses up to $3,000 for employee referrals.
  • Health & Wellness benefits program.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time, Contract

Description

RoleOverview: OnQGlobal is seeking two highly skilled Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Electrical Engineering Support to join our team on hyperscale data center projects. This role will provide direct Owner's Rep support the client's engineering and construction teams, ensuring that complex electrical distribution systems are designed, installed, and commissioned to the highest standards.This is a unique opportunity to contribute technical expertise on medium and high voltage systems in some of the most advanced data center facilities in the world.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with core engineering teams on data center electrical design from BOD through IFC.
  • Oversee construction and commissioning issues from HV substations to LV branch circuits.
  • Work closely with QCx, GC, EC, PM, and Data Center Operations to ensure quality installation and schedule adherence.
  • Manage all power system issues during design, procurement, bidding, manufacturing, delivery, and site installation.
  • Review, interpret, and develop electrical schematics, controls diagrams, and test protocols.
  • Support medium voltage duct bank designs with EOR and review cable pull calculations/oversee MV pulls.
  • Inspect MV terminations and coordinate site needs for MV equipment.
  • Generate scopes of work for major infrastructure upgrades and coordinate with manufacturers and global engineering teams.
  • Support project budgets, schedules, proposals, bids, design reviews, and contractor resource assignments.
  • Contribute to standards development, lessons learned documentation, and rollout of new electrical specifications.


Requirements

  • Knowledge of data center and mission-critical design concepts, NEC, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety requirements. Extensive experience with medium voltage power distribution (AIS & GIS switchgear, controls, relays, MV cable installation, etc.).
  • Background as a Field Service Rep (FSR) or experience with NETA testing agents.
  • Strong ability to read/interpret electrical, mechanical, and controls schematics.
  • Hands-on experience in bidding, design, operation, and commissioning of electrical distribution systems (HV transformers through branch circuits).
  • Familiarity with SCCAF reports (arc flash, device coordination, AF labeling).
  • Demonstrated skills in scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Strong communication and client-facing skills; ability to address and resolve issues with a collaborative approach.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?If your career path isn't on track, get it OnQ. Grow your career with a global team dedicated to large-scale, complex project success. We take pride in providing a collaborative, accountable, customer-focused, fast-paced, and fun culture!OnQGlobal offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
  • 100% Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage for OnQ Employees
  • 50% Dependent Coverage for Medical
  • Company Provided Employee Assistance Program
  • 401K Plan
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year
  • Referral Bonus up to $3,000 per referral
  • Health & Wellness Benefit

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