Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead. The job incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
• Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
• Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
• Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
• Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline
• Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
• Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
• Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) or Professional Engineer Designation (P. Eng) is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities
• Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience
• Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization is available for this position
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 7, 2027.

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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.