Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
8+ years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in mission critical/data center environments.
Demonstrated project leadership and proficiency in producing coordinated construction documents.
Strong knowledge of the NEC/NFPA 70, including safety principles of NFPA 70E.
Expertise in MV/LV power distribution systems and mission critical infrastructures such as UPS and generators.
Experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD and familiarity with BIM/VDC processes.
Excellent communication skills for leading discussions with clients and contractors.
Responsibilities
Lead electrical design for data center projects from inception to construction administration.
Develop comprehensive power system architecture and related documentation.
Design utility and distribution systems, coordinating with transformers and switchgear.
Liaise with utility providers to ensure service meets project specifications.
Conduct and integrate studies for short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analysis.
Drive interdisciplinary coordination to resolve design challenges among various engineering disciplines.
Perform senior-level quality assurance and compliance reviews of deliverables.
Mentor junior designers and engineers to enhance team skills and standards.
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for ownership in company success.
Path to Partnership for career advancement and leadership development.
Student Debt Repayment Program for financial relief on student loans.
Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules for work-life balance.
Professional Development & Mentorship programs including exam support and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Sr. Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Hyperscale Data Centers
Why This Role Matters
Hyperscale and mission critical programs demand exceptional electrical rigor: resilient power architecture, coordinated protection, and constructable documentation delivered on aggressive schedules.
This role provides senior technical leadership to support repeatable, high-quality delivery for complex data center campuses and expansions.
You will influence design standards, mentor team members, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients, contractors, utilities, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead electrical design for mission critical and hyperscale data center projects from programming/basis of design through construction documents and construction administration.
Develop power system architecture and documentation including single-line diagrams, load summaries, equipment schedules, and room layouts for MV/LV distribution.
Design and coordinate systems including utility service, transformers, switchgear/switchboards, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, grounding/bonding, and lighting.
Coordinate with utilities on service requirements, fault duty, metering, protection, and energization sequencing.
Direct and/or review short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies (in-house or with study partners) and integrate results into the design.
Drive interdisciplinary coordination (mechanical, controls, FP, structural/architectural, BIM/VDC) to resolve clearances, routing, constructability, and phasing.
Perform senior-level QA/QC reviews to ensure code compliance, client standards alignment, and consistent deliverable quality across program work.
Support client and contractor engagement: design reviews, OAC meetings, RFIs/submittals, field observations, and technical issue resolution.
Mentor designers and engineers; support development of details, templates, and repeatable standards for program delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with significant mission critical/data center delivery; hyperscale experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead projects and produce coordinated construction documents (SD/DD/CD) in a multi-discipline environment.
Strong working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70; familiarity with electrical safety concepts and NFPA 70E principles.
Experience designing MV/LV power distribution and mission critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, transfer schemes).
Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD; comfort coordinating in a BIM/VDC workflow.
Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and contractors.
Ability to travel to project sites as needed (typically 10-25%)
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a defined period.
Experience working within hyperscale client standards, repeatable modular design approaches, and program-level QA/QC.
Familiarity with TIA-942 and resiliency/tier concepts as applicable to data center program requirements.
Experience with power system analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower (or equivalent).
Experience with fast-track delivery, design-assist, and complex energization/phasing constraints.
Commissioning coordination experience and strong constructability mindset
What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)
Own technical delivery for one or more mission critical programs, producing high-quality packages that align with client standards and schedule expectations.
Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders (client, GC/EC, utility, commissioning) and proactively resolve technical issues.
Improve consistency and quality through templates, details, and QA/QC practices that scale across program work.
Mentor and upskill team members supporting the program, strengthening both capability and throughput.
Contribute to pursuits and scoping by providing clear electrical narratives, assumptions, and effort estimates
At AHA, our success starts with our people - and we invest in creating an environment where you can grow and thrive. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we offer programs that set us apart: • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - giving you a real stake in AHA's long-term success • Path to Partnership - a transparent, attainable leadership development framework • Student Debt Repayment Program - direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden • Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules - supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth • Professional Development & Mentorship - including FE/PE exam support and structured training opportunities
At AHA, you're not just joining an engineering firm - you're building a career where your ideas matter and your contributions have a meaningful impact.
