{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d68e16984f7fba05fed6cd9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d68e16984f7fba05fed6cd9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d68e16984f7fba05fed6cd9","title":"Lead Electrical Engineer High Performance Computing","description":"Lead Electrical Engineer High Performance Computing - Denver, CO This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesale provider. This company provides turnkey data center solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) / Hyperscale environment to custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facilities operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.\nThis challenging and unique role will involve acting as a lead electrical engineer, designing critical power systems for new data centers and cross a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems for Hyperscale /Crypto / HPC data centers. They will have experience and in-depth knowledge of Electrical Power Systems / Power Distribution System design and installation, and resolve complex technical issues. Previous experience with electrical equipment design and operations to include Generators, UPS systems, PDUs and electrical switchgear is a must, with a strong understanding of how design decisions impact construction, commissioning, reliability, and long-term data center operations. You will help lead the design and effectively work with / communicate / coordinate with trades, contractors, external stakeholders and utilities, and participating directly in project, vendor, and customer discussions.\nResponsibilities:\nManage and lead 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, Crypto / HPC data center environment and for Hyperscale Companies\nLead and coordinate electrical design efforts including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment\nExecute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope including:Utility interconnections and substations; Medium- and low-voltage power distribution; Transformers, switchgear, and protection schemes; Backup power systems (generators / UPS); Grounding, bonding, and life safety interfaces\nLead / Coordinate Conceptual Designs and Schematics\nCoordinate between Electrical, Mechanical, CSA, and Integration groups\nReview & Technical Oversight of Electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations; One-lines, load studies, and protection coordination\nIdentify and resolve:Design gaps, Constructability issues, risks, etc\nEnsure designs reflect:Operational viability, commissioning and maintenance needs\nInteract closely with the Project Management Team, Vendors, Contractors, and Utilities to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process\nCollaborate / Participate in: Design coordination meetings; contractor constructability reviews; Utility discussions, and vendor technical reviews\nEstablish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards\nCollaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities;\nWork with Management and Field teams to create RFPs;Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget\nReview and respond to RFIs and support commissioning, integration and energizationefforts\nRepresent the company and as a trusted technical interface with Vendors, Contractors, OEMs and Utilities\nManage Engineering Firm supporting external design efforts, ensure external teams meet schedule and performance expectations;\nReview and approve deliverables for quality, completeness, redundancy and reliability inalignment with industry design standardswithin boundaries of company policies\nEffective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination\nManage engineering standards portfolio wide while balancing standardization with site-specific and utility-driven requirements\nPerform post project / lessons learned and incorporate / modify future design standards and practices from construction, commissioning, and operations\nIdentify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines\nSupport contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships\nQualifications:\n10-15+ years experience in Electrical Engineering\nExperience working for MEP / A/E firms\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering\nLicensed Professional Engineer /PE a plus\nExperience with the complex electrical systems / design process of building systems for data center, mission critical projects, high-density power environments / HPC, AI, or crypto data centers\nKnowledge of Power System Design of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, protection and controls, lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems\nKnowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes ( NEC, IEEE, etc.)\nCommunicate effectively directly with clients,utilities, contractors, and at times serve as primary point of client contact\nExtensive 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 ,Utility interconnections and substations, etc\nExposure to commissioning and operational turnover\nPrevious experience with design and calculation software;\nExperience with various electrical topologies and distribution systems\nAbility to lead and operate in fast-paced, lean environments / flat organization environment\nMS Office: Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Teams;\nExceptional organizational skills for file management\nSelf Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well\nEffective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face\nComplete assignments accurately and with attention to detail\nAnalyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence\nAbility to work under pressure and meet close deadlines\nAbility to effectively plan and delegate the work of others\nOrganizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously\nSubmittal Instructions: (Removed in refinement)\nEOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V\nPkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. 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This company provides turnkey data center solutions for High Performance Computing (HPC) / Hyperscale environment to custom-fit to the requirements of their client's ever-changing mission-critical facilities operational needs. They accomplish this by providing reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Hyperscale Customers). This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.\nThis challenging and unique role will involve acting as a lead electrical engineer, designing critical power systems for new data centers and cross a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems for Hyperscale /Crypto / HPC data centers. They will have experience and in-depth knowledge of Electrical Power Systems / Power Distribution System design and installation, and resolve complex technical issues. Previous experience with electrical equipment design and operations to include Generators, UPS systems, PDUs and electrical switchgear is a must, with a strong understanding of how design decisions impact construction, commissioning, reliability, and long-term data center operations. You will help lead the design and effectively work with / communicate / coordinate with trades, contractors, external stakeholders and utilities, and participating directly in project, vendor, and customer discussions.\nResponsibilities:\nManage and lead 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, Crypto / HPC data center environment and for Hyperscale Companies\nLead and coordinate electrical design efforts including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure and equipment layouts and selection / sizing of equipment\nExecute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope including:Utility interconnections and substations; Medium- and low-voltage power distribution; Transformers, switchgear, and protection schemes; Backup power systems (generators / UPS); Grounding, bonding, and life safety interfaces\nLead / Coordinate Conceptual Designs and Schematics\nCoordinate between Electrical, Mechanical, CSA, and Integration groups\nReview & Technical Oversight of Electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations; One-lines, load studies, and protection coordination\nIdentify and resolve:Design gaps, Constructability issues, risks, etc\nEnsure designs reflect:Operational viability, commissioning and maintenance needs\nInteract closely with the Project Management Team, Vendors, Contractors, and Utilities to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications and lead the construction administration process\nCollaborate / Participate in: Design coordination meetings; contractor constructability reviews; Utility discussions, and vendor technical reviews\nEstablish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards\nCollaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities;\nWork with Management and Field teams to create RFPs;Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule and budget\nReview and respond to RFIs and support commissioning, integration and energizationefforts\nRepresent the company and as a trusted technical interface with Vendors, Contractors, OEMs and Utilities\nManage Engineering Firm supporting external design efforts, ensure external teams meet schedule and performance expectations;\nReview and approve deliverables for quality, completeness, redundancy and reliability inalignment with industry design standardswithin boundaries of company policies\nEffective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination\nManage engineering standards portfolio wide while balancing standardization with site-specific and utility-driven requirements\nPerform post project / lessons learned and incorporate / modify future design standards and practices from construction, commissioning, and operations\nIdentify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines\nSupport contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships\nQualifications:\n10-15+ years experience in Electrical Engineering\nExperience working for MEP / A/E firms\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering\nLicensed Professional Engineer /PE a plus\nExperience with the complex electrical systems / design process of building systems for data center, mission critical projects, high-density power environments / HPC, AI, or crypto data centers\nKnowledge of Power System Design of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three phase power distribution, protection and controls, lighting controls, grounding and life safety systems\nKnowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety and Energy Conservation Codes ( NEC, IEEE, etc.)\nCommunicate effectively directly with clients,utilities, contractors, and at times serve as primary point of client contact\nExtensive 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 ,Utility interconnections and substations, etc\nExposure to commissioning and operational turnover\nPrevious experience with design and calculation software;\nExperience with various electrical topologies and distribution systems\nAbility to lead and operate in fast-paced, lean environments / flat organization environment\nMS Office: Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Teams;\nExceptional organizational skills for file management\nSelf Starter, self motivated, and should prioritize well\nEffective Communicator – emails, phone and face to face\nComplete assignments accurately and with attention to detail\nAnalyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence\nAbility to work under pressure and meet close deadlines\nAbility to effectively plan and delegate the work of others\nOrganizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously\nSubmittal Instructions: (Removed in refinement)\nEOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V\nPkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. 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