Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Energi People
Arlington, VA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$220,000.0 - $230,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Big Data Data Centers Load Balancing Computer Network Operations

Job description

The Role As an Electrical Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of the electrical design and delivery of large-scale data centre infrastructure projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring performance, reliability, efficiency, and compliance across complex power systems while leading multidisciplinary project teams. What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyperscale data centres.
  • Deliver medium and low-voltage power distribution solutions.
  • Support backup power and emergency power system design.
  • Oversee electrical schematics, technical drawings, and bills of materials.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, and relevant industry standards.
  • Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and engineering teams to develop project specifications and budgets.
  • Analyse electrical systems for capacity planning, load balancing, and energy optimisation.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers within the team.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout project delivery.
  • Contribute to the successful execution of large, complex engineering projects.

Requirements

Electrical Engineering, Network Operations Center, Electrical Engineering, Network Operations Center, Leadership, Customer Relations, Electrical Design, Cross-Functional, Team Lead/Manager, Low Voltage (LV), * Strong experience as an Electrical Engineering Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, or similar leadership role.

  • Proven background delivering data centre or mission-critical facility projects.
  • Expertise in electrical power distribution systems and infrastructure design.
  • Strong understanding of NEC, IEC, and relevant electrical regulations.
  • Experience leading engineering teams and client relationships.
  • Ability to manage multiple technical deliverables across complex projects.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Professional Engineering registration or equivalent would be advantageous.

Benefits & conditions

  • Fully remote working across the U.S.
  • Opportunity to work on market-leading hyperscale data centre projects.
  • Exposure to global engineering teams and major international clients.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
  • Highly visible, client-facing role with significant technical influence.
  • Diverse project portfolio within a rapidly growing sector.

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