Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects
At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re
engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our
team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every
day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus
on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on
amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that
each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and
high-impact career - and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We
know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design
lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting
services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare,
science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building
types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management,
advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development,
human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing
professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering
electrical designs for large-scale data centers, from early design through construction
support. You will focus on power distribution, backup power, grounding, and system
reliability, contributing to projects that demand the highest standards of safety and
uptime. While this role is not the overall project lead, you will take ownership of
assigned deliverables, provide technical input during multidisciplinary coordination, and
support junior staff when needed.
Your background in power system design, substations, and industrial/utility-scale
projects will be valuable as you contribute to mission-critical facilities for some of the
largest technology clients in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
 Develop electrical system designs including MV/LV distribution, UPS, standby
generators, grounding, lighting, and monitoring systems.
 Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or
EasyPower.
 Review drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation for accuracy and
compliance.
 Support BIM/VDC teams in the modeling and coordination of electrical systems.
 Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and client-specific standards.
 Assist with QA/QC reviews and internal design checks.
 Provide construction-phase support including responding to RFIs, reviewing
submittals, and supporting field activities.
 Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal
teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
 Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong background in utility,
industrial, or mission-critical facilities (data centers, BESS, substations, power
plants).
 Hands-on expertise in MV/LV power distribution, emergency/backup power,
protective relaying, and redundancy strategies
 Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools for system analysis; AutoCAD and
Revit familiarity preferred.
 Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements.
 Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state licensure a plus).
 Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively in
collaborative and remote environments.
 Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits:
 Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
 Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
 Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
 Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
 Competitive compensation package
Location: United States (Remote)
Travel: <15%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will
accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications
Education
Required
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited
institution.
 PE license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees
or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay
or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to
the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to
individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the
disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41
CFR 60-1.35(c)