Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting · 3 months ago
Electrical Engineer - Data Center Development
Ashburn, VA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPkaza is a leading mission-critical data center developer and investor, providing tailored data center solutions. The Electrical Engineer role focuses on the design and implementation of electrical power systems for data centers, requiring expertise in AutoCAD and Revit, along with strong project management skills.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects- enterprise data centers, Colocation Providers and for Hyperscale Companies
Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client
Create Prototypes that will create the schematics that will be basis for RFPs / RFIs
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policies
Represent the company in project meetings
Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities
Interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process
Execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope
Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment
Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings
Review and / or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical power systems
Develop and / or review sequences of operations
Proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget
Effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination
Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships
Survey existing building conditions / Conduct Field Observations and prepares technical reports of findings and commissioning support
Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover
Prepare project design and construction documents
Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering a MUST
5+ years' experience in electrical power systems design for Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities
Previous experience working at an Engineering Consulting firm, A/E, MEP a MUST
Experience with hyperscale / colo / enterprise / complex data center design / mission critical facilities design projects a must
Extensive Experience with Electrical Power Systems and Equipment - UPS / Uninterruptible Power Supply , Generators , Batteries , switchgear , Power Distribution Units , Backup Power , Electrical Power , Power Systems , Medium Voltage , High Voltage , etc
Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes
Experience with creating concept-level design, reviewing drawings, and schematics
Experience performing field observations during construction
Understand and apply building codes, permitting, local regulations, and standards
Knowledge of mission critical equipment and systems, design process, pre-construction requirements and the construction process
Demonstrated ability to evaluate the design and constructability of site design by third-party consultants
Ability to effectively communicate complex project details and market information and analysis at all organizational levels to include senior leadership, utility partners, and local stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with internal staff, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders
Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Self Starter, self motivated, Strong problem-solving skills and should prioritize well and have the ability to successfully work independently and within a team
Preferred
Professional Engineer or on tract for a PE ( current FE or EIT) a big plus!
Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus
Site asset acquisition experience a plus; someone that can assist with determining the viability of converting an existing building / brownfield into a Data Center
Active participant in local data center organizations (7x24, AFCOM, DCD, Uptime Institute, DICE Bisnow, etc.)
Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus! (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
Benefits
Medical insurance
A 401(k) plan
Company
Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting
Pkaza LLC dba Pkaza - Critical Facilities Recruiting is a Niche Staffing Solutions Firm that specializes in Critical Facilities / Data Center Recruitment.
Founded in 2006Matthews, North Carolina, US
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase