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The Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities. This position requires experience designing reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and supporting projects from initial planning through construction administration.
Reporting to a Group Leader and taking project direction from the Project Manager and Engineer of Record, the Electrical Engineer will work with minimal supervision, coordinate the work of designers and technical staff, and help maintain strong client relationships. The engineer may lead the electrical scope of assigned projects, with responsibility for technical quality, schedule, and budget performance.
Using prescribed methods, performs specific and daily assignments of an Engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in situations, adjusts and gathers data, and follows operations through a series of related steps to comply with industry standards/techniques. Performs a variety of technical tasks, including:
- Develop electrical designs and construction documents for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Design and specify medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches, busway, and power distribution units.
- Evaluate electrical system configurations and redundancy strategies, including N, N+1, and 2N arrangements amongst others, based on project requirements.
- Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, panel schedules, specifications, and electrical details.
- Perform electrical calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
- Coordinate electrical requirements for mechanical cooling equipment, building controls, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), fire alarm, and other facility systems.
- Support capacity planning, equipment replacement, and phased construction in operating facilities, accounting for uptime requirements and shutdown constraints.
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, telecommunications, and other project disciplines, as well as utilities, equipment vendors, and commissioning providers.
- Review equipment submittals, respond to requests for information, conduct site observations, and support resolution of construction issues.
- Apply applicable codes and standards, including the NEC, relevant NFPA requirements, energy codes, and project-specific owner standards.
- Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and alignment with the project’s reliability requirements.
- Support project planning, scheduling, fee development, and management of the electrical scope.
- Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development as needed.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5–7+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems or power distribution, including experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
- Software: Proficient with MS Office software Package, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Experience with SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP software.
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and their application to data center design
- Experience in lighting, power, grounding, lightning protection, signal, communication, controls and fire detection systems designs.
- Experience in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications
- Experience with all phases of project management and production
- Experience in budgeting, scheduling, planning facility design projects
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical and design codes
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills to peers, managers, and clients
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-track environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional registration as a licensed Electrical Engineer preferred
- ATD or ATP Certification preferred
- Valid drivers’ license required.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid Life & AD&D
- Company paid Disability
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Company Overview:
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
The Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities. This position requires experience designing reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and supporting projects from initial planning through construction administration.
Reporting to a Group Leader and taking project direction from the Project Manager and Engineer of Record, the Electrical Engineer will work with minimal supervision, coordinate the work of designers and technical staff, and help maintain strong client relationships. The engineer may lead the electrical scope of assigned projects, with responsibility for technical quality, schedule, and budget performance.
Using prescribed methods, performs specific and daily assignments of an Engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in situations, adjusts and gathers data, and follows operations through a series of related steps to comply with industry standards/techniques. Performs a variety of technical tasks, including:
- Develop electrical designs and construction documents for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Design and specify medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches, busway, and power distribution units.
- Evaluate electrical system configurations and redundancy strategies, including N, N+1, and 2N arrangements amongst others, based on project requirements.
- Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, panel schedules, specifications, and electrical details.
- Perform electrical calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
- Coordinate electrical requirements for mechanical cooling equipment, building controls, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), fire alarm, and other facility systems.
- Support capacity planning, equipment replacement, and phased construction in operating facilities, accounting for uptime requirements and shutdown constraints.
- Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, telecommunications, and other project disciplines, as well as utilities, equipment vendors, and commissioning providers.
- Review equipment submittals, respond to requests for information, conduct site observations, and support resolution of construction issues.
- Apply applicable codes and standards, including the NEC, relevant NFPA requirements, energy codes, and project-specific owner standards.
- Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and alignment with the project’s reliability requirements.
- Support project planning, scheduling, fee development, and management of the electrical scope.
- Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development as needed.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Required Skills and Experience
- 5–7+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems or power distribution, including experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
- Software: Proficient with MS Office software Package, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Experience with SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP software.
- Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and their application to data center design
- Experience in lighting, power, grounding, lightning protection, signal, communication, controls and fire detection systems designs.
- Experience in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications
- Experience with all phases of project management and production
- Experience in budgeting, scheduling, planning facility design projects
- Working knowledge of applicable electrical and design codes
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills to peers, managers, and clients
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-track environment
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional registration as a licensed Electrical Engineer preferred
- ATD or ATP Certification preferred
- Valid drivers’ license required.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company paid Life & AD&D
- Company paid Disability
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Company Overview:
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon46
- Meta30
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited8
- Google4
- Olsson4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software16
- Retail5
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Manufacturing1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center design jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering or a related discipline
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM-based design tools for facility documentation
- Experience designing power distribution, UPS systems, or mechanical cooling infrastructure
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and ASHRAE thermal guidelines
- Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure preferred for senior roles
- Ability to coordinate cross-discipline design reviews with structural, electrical, and mechanical teams
Tips for Your Data Center Design Job Search
Tailor your resume to tier classifications
Data center employers screen heavily for familiarity with Tier I through Tier IV facility standards. Call out the tier levels you've designed for and whether those projects reached certification, not just that you worked on data centers generally.
Highlight specific cooling and power architectures
Listings distinguish between air-cooled, liquid-cooled, and immersion-cooling projects. Name the specific architectures you've specified or reviewed in AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools, since those keywords drive applicant tracking system matches.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center design openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research the employer's build program depth
Before applying, find out whether the company builds hyperscale campuses, enterprise colocation facilities, or edge deployments. Framing your cover letter around their build type shows you understand their operational priorities, not just the discipline.
Prepare a portfolio organized by system discipline
Interviewers often review your work by discipline first, so organize project samples into electrical, mechanical, and civil categories rather than chronologically. Include one-line notes on your specific scope so reviewers don't have to guess what you contributed.
Negotiate around project pipeline visibility
Ask directly about the company's committed project backlog and whether the role will follow a build from schematic through commissioning. Employers who value longevity expect this question, and the answer tells you how deep your hands-on scope will actually be.
Data Center Design Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center designs?
The companies hiring the most data center designs right now include Amazon, Meta, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at engineering and construction firms working on hyperscale and colocation campuses.
How many data center design jobs are remote?
About 74% of data center design openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though on-site presence is common during construction documentation and commissioning phases. Roles focused on schematic design, specifications writing, or design review are more likely to offer hybrid flexibility than those tied to active build sites.
How do you become a data center design?
Start with a degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering, then seek entry-level roles at engineering firms or data center operators where you can assist on power and cooling system documentation. Build direct exposure to critical facilities projects, study Uptime Institute Tier standards, and work toward a Professional Engineer license to move into lead design responsibilities.
How do you get hired in data center design with little experience?
Focus on roles titled design engineer, junior facilities engineer, or MEP coordination where employers expect a learning curve. Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit through coursework or personal projects, and emphasize any exposure to critical systems, electrical distribution, or mechanical HVAC even outside a data center context. Internships at engineering consultancies that serve the critical facilities sector are a direct path in.
What does the data center design interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your project types and tools, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through a past design decision covering load calculations, redundancy logic, or cooling architecture. Later rounds often include a design exercise or case study and a final conversation with senior engineers or a project director about your approach to cross-discipline coordination.
Where can I find and apply to data center design jobs?
You can find and apply to data center design jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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