Data Center Electrical Engineering Lead

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer 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. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM’s U.S. offices.

The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density 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

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture. With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc., and many Fortune 500 companies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure

• Registered Professional Engineer

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to those who have Data Center Design and Construction experience

• Strong knowledge of electrical design, power distribution systems, and backup power systems

• Experience with high-density data centers and hyper-scale environments

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including NEC and IEC standards

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $190,000 – $245,000. Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States and compensation data will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10100308

Business Line: B&P – Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid