AECOM · 5 hours ago
Data Center Electrical Engineering Lead
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineering Lead responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems in large-scale data centers, ensuring reliability and safety of the infrastructure.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
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 a to meet requirements on large, complex projects
Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling
Qualification
Required
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
Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus twelve (12) 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
Benefits
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
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
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