Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer to join our Data Center Team in the East Region, with a preference for candidates based in our Arlington office. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the tech sector and data center industry, with a deep understanding of the demands for scale, speed, and consistency in data center operations. These positions focus on project engineering management.

Responsibilities:

• Design Electrical Systems for Data Centers: Develop and implement electrical system designs tailored to data center operations, including power distribution, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), lighting, and grounding. Ensure designs prioritize reliability, scalability, and efficiency in mission-critical environments.
• Perform Power Load Calculations and Capacity Planning: Conduct load calculations for electrical systems, factoring in the power demands of IT equipment, cooling systems, and infrastructure. Plan for future growth to ensure the scalability of operations.
• Electrical Equipment Selection: Identify and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, UPS units, circuit breakers, and distribution panels. Ensure equipment meets operational requirements and adheres to safety standards.
• Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: Design systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features, including dual power feeds, backup power solutions, and automatic switchover mechanisms, to guarantee continuous operation.
• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Incorporate energy-efficient strategies to minimize consumption and carbon footprint. Optimize renewable energy use, integrate energy storage systems (e.g., battery banks), and implement sustainable design principles.
• Coordination with Mechanical and HVAC Systems: Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with cooling and HVAC infrastructure, ensuring power requirements for HVAC, backup cooling, and air handling units are met efficiently.
• Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards: Adhere to industry-specific standards, such as those from Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEEE, NFPA, and NEC, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and operational guidelines.
• Prepare Design Documentation and Specifications: Create comprehensive technical drawings, specifications, and documentation. Effectively communicate design plans with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Testing and Commissioning: Supervise the testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems during installation. Verify proper installation and ensure compliance with the design intent.
• Stay Informed on Data Center Trends: Keep updated on advancements, best practices, and emerging technologies in data center electrical systems, such as DC power distribution and energy-efficient solutions.

Idea candidate will have:

• 6 years of professional experience in electrical engineering, with a strong focus on data center infrastructure and power systems.
• Proficient in designing data center electrical systems, including power distribution, backup power, and emergency systems.
• Extensive knowledge of data center Tier Standard Topology, as defined by Uptime Institute, TIA-942, and other relevant industry standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in load calculations, equipment selection, power distribution design, and redundancy planning.
• Strong understanding of electrical and building codes, including IBC, IFC, NEC, IEEE standards, ASHRAE 90.1, and local regulations.
• Hands-on experience with electrical design and simulation tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar platforms.
• Experience performing and reviewing arc flash calculations and short circuit coordination studies.
• Proven ability to review and respond to contractor submittals, including shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency strategies and renewable energy solutions for data centers.
• Experience working closely with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems with HVAC infrastructure for optimal data center performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or active progress toward obtaining PE.
• Additional certifications, including Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), LEED accreditation, or Certified Energy Manager (CEM), are advantageous.
• Prior experience in data center design consultancy or involvement in large-scale data center projects is highly desirable.
• Master's degree or advanced coursework in power systems, energy management, or sustainable electrical design is strongly preferred.

Additional Information

• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates interested in working from our Arlington, VA office.

About AECOM

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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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

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