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# Electrical Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure

- **Company:** WORKFORCE LLC
- **Location:** Marietta, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Data Centers, Power Analysis (Cryptography)
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Electrical-Engineer-Data-Center-Infrastructure-Rust-Belt-Recruiting-574707671534227/

## About the Role

+ Hold a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET)
 + Possess 5+ years of power systems engineering experience focused on medium- to high-voltage systems (12kV to 345kV)
 + Bring direct substation design experience within utility or industrial power delivery environments
 + Demonstrate proven project management capabilities coordinating contractors and resolving technical issues on active construction sites
 + Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Southeast Ohio (e.g., Cambridge, OH; Wheeling, WV; Parkersburg, WV; or Clarksburg, WV)
 + Maintain proficiency with industry drafting and power analysis tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM, WinIGS, or EasyPower
 + Feature comprehensive knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and industry codes governing medium- and high-voltage power systems
 + Hold an active Professional Engineer (PE) license or demonstrate active progress toward PE registration
Next Steps:
If you are a driven, detail-oriented engineer and proactive problem solver, we would like to hear from you. Submit your resume directly to our recruiting team to initiate a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity with our client.

## Description

Serving as the embedded technical anchor for our client's multi-megawatt data center buildout in Southeast Ohio and Norther West Virginia, this position bridges power engineering design with active construction operations. The role exists to ensure high-voltage utility grid integration, resolve critical field inquiries, and maintain project delivery timelines on-site.
Substation Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

 + Lead physical and electrical engineering design for utility and industrial power delivery systems ranging from 12kV to 345kV
 + Embed on-site three days per week in Southeast Ohio as the primary engineering representative for our client
 + Resolve field inquiries and coordinate daily construction activity on active data center buildouts
 + Manage project deliverables, schedules, and cross-functional alignment across design teams through 30/60/90 IFC milestones
 + Deliver single-line diagrams, three-line AC/DC elementaries, station elevation layouts, and protection and control drawing packages
 + Perform power system calculations including ground grid analysis, short circuit studies, protective device coordination, load flow, and lightning protection
 + Coordinate cross-discipline requirements for structural steel layouts, civil foundations, and high-voltage equipment selection with contractors and vendors
 + Mentor junior engineering staff on technical design standards and project execution
 + Assist executive leadership with technical proposal development and project cost estimation
Substation Electrical Engineer Reporting Relationships:
The candidate reports directly to our client's Company President and does not have direct reports, though they serve as a technical mentor to junior engineering staff.


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