Senior Associate, Data Center Electrical Engineering
$140,000–$160,000 year
On-siteBellevue, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Support development and implementation of electrical design strategies for North America data center projects, including utility interconnection, substations, and backup power systems. Collaborate with design management and consultant teams to ensure electrical systems are fully coordinated with all disciplines. Provide technical guidance and perform design reviews to ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and project requirements. Partner with utility providers to support power delivery strategies and substation design coordination. Support sales engineering in preparing technical responses for customer RFPs and evaluate electrical equipment and vendor solutions. Identify risks related to constructability and schedule, and proactively support mitigation strategies. Contribute to the evolution of global electrical design standards by collaborating with international peers across Japan, EMEA, and South America.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineering (PE) license
- 7+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems including utility substations (HV), power distribution (MV & LV), power monitoring, UPS systems, and backup generation
- Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting design development and coordination with multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of reliability, redundancy, and maintainability principles as applied to data center electrical systems
- Understanding of short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and electrical safety principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on hyperscale or high-density data center projects
- Experience with availability/reliability modeling
- Familiarity with construction methodologies, cost considerations, and project execution for electrical systems
- Experience with prefabrication or modular design approaches
- Experience participating in client-facing technical discussions and solution development
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