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# Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

- **Company:** HDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,650.0 - $159,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Network Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Centers, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=076397fc540d36f4

## About the Role

* Experience designing electrical systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities
 * Knowledge of data center redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, and 2N+1), UPS systems, standby generation, and medium-voltage distribution
 * Experience with utility coordination, power system studies, short-circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, and protective device coordination
 * Previous experience with an architectural/engineering consulting firm
 * Strong working knowledge of Revit

#LI-EH1, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis

 * A minimum of 10 years experience in electrical design of buildings (lighting/power/systems);
 * Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
 * Extensive knowledge of building electrical power, lighting and signal design, including life safety systems and building management systems
 * Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, and electrical design software An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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## Description

* Lead the Electrical team and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams throughout all phases of data center and other industrial projects to develop and deliver high-quality engineering solutions and project deliverables
 * Establish and maintain client relationships and participate in business development, proposal efforts, design reviews, and production meetings related to electrical systems.
 * Serve as the electrical discipline lead for data center and other mission-critical facility projects
 * Participate in reviews with governing agencies to ensure code compliance
 * Coordinate workload throughout project development to deliver work on schedule
 * Track project financial performance and coordinate team resources to ensure work is completed within agreed-upon budgets and schedules.
 * Work with the Project Manager and Regional Controller to support project reviews with corporate management as needed
 * Direct the activities of electrical engineering professionals and mentor junior staff members
 * Lead the design and coordination of mission-critical electrical infrastructure, including medium-voltage distribution, utility service entrances, standby generation systems, UPS systems, paralleling switchgear, and power monitoring systems
 * Support construction administration activities
 * Perform other duties as required