Sr. Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Hyperscale Data CentersWhy 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:
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - giving you a real stake in AHA's long-term success
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Path to Partnership - a transparent, attainable leadership development framework
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Student Debt Repayment Program - direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden
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Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules - supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth
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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.
