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CloudHQ, LLC · 9 hours ago

CLOUDHQ - Electrical Design Engineer

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

CloudHQ is a growing organization focused on providing efficient data center solutions. The Electrical Design Engineer will lead the design and delivery of sustainable electrical systems for data centers, collaborating with various teams to ensure high standards of performance and efficiency.

Data Center

Responsibilities

Lead (and be the single point of accountability for) the concept design of electrical systems with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability

Manage third-party consultant teams in developing detailed designs, ensuring continuous improvement to CloudHQ’s standard solutions

Oversee design deliverables, project specifications, schedules, and task allocations to ensure high-quality, timely output

Support campus planning, entitlements, design, and permitting processes from site acquisition through construction document delivery on multiple, simultaneous projects

Collaborate closely with customers to integrate their technical requirements into CloudHQ data center designs

Partner with Preconstruction and Construction teams in bid reviews, contract awards, and construction oversight to ensure work meets specifications and offers best value

Liaise with global design colleagues to share best practices and ensure consistency of standards across all CloudHQ developments

Coordinate with the Operations team to ensure designs align with operational best practices and lifecycle cost efficiency. Gather performance feedback from active sites and incorporate insights into updated design standards

Research emerging electrical and controls technologies, identifying opportunities for improvement

Contribute to CloudHQ’s global design standards, ensuring consistency across regions while adapting to local climate, regulatory, and operational requirements

Develop creative solutions and innovations to drive individual and team performance

Identify and share lessons learned and integrate improvements into future projects

Champion CHQ initiatives on all projects

Qualification

Electrical systems designProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseProject managementData center experienceDesign tools proficiencyCommunicatorEffective influencerProblem-solving skillsStrategic thinker

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline

Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred

5+ years' experience designing electrical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities, including at least two years in a lead design role

Proven ability to manage external design consultants and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams

Deep knowledge of electrical systems in mission critical environments

Strong problem-solving skills with expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis, and technical oversight

Sound decision making ability, combining independent judgement with expert input to make high-stakes decisions with direct impact to project outcomes

Familiarity with data center mechanical infrastructure and integration

Proficiency in design tools and documentation processes

Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical information for varied audiences

Effective influencer, able to build trust and align stakeholders toward a common solution

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a high-growth, rapidly evolving, and ambiguous environment

Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and ability to balance short term priorities with long term goals

Willingness and ability to travel locally, nationally, and internationally

Flexible and committed, with the ability and willingness to work extended hours when required to meet critical deadlines

All candidates chosen for consideration must submit to and pass background check

All employees hired must sign and adhere to CHQ's Code of Conduct, and Employee Confidentiality Agreement

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability)

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Company

CloudHQ, LLC

CloudHQ designs, builds and operates mission critical data centers, delivered through a tailored, customer service focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships.

Founded in 2016

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees