Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects
Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company, CanadaRemote OK
Full-time
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects
At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that
we’re
engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much
to our
team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values
every
day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a
focus
on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work
on
amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means
that
each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique,
meaningful, and
high-impact career - and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional
services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the
world. We
know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to
design
lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and
consulting
services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers,
healthcare,
science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other
building
types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset
management,
advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business
development,
human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing
professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life
every day.
Job Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and
delivering
electrical designs for large-scale data centers, from early design through
construction
support. You will focus on power distribution, backup power, grounding, and
system
reliability, contributing to projects that demand the highest standards of
safety and
uptime. While this role is not the overall project lead, you will take ownership
of
assigned deliverables, provide technical input during multidisciplinary
coordination, and
support junior staff when needed.
Your background in power system design, substations, and
industrial/utility-scale
projects will be valuable as you contribute to mission-critical facilities for
some of the
largest technology clients in the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop electrical system designs including MV/LV distribution, UPS, standby
generators, grounding, lighting, and monitoring systems.
Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or
EasyPower.
Review drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation for accuracy and
compliance.
Support BIM/VDC teams in the modeling and coordination of electrical systems.
Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and client-specific standards.
Assist with QA/QC reviews and internal design checks.
Provide construction-phase support including responding to RFIs, reviewing
submittals, and supporting field activities.
Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and
internal
teams.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong background in
utility,
industrial, or mission-critical facilities (data centers, BESS, substations,
power
plants).
Hands-on expertise in MV/LV power distribution, emergency/backup power,
protective relaying, and redundancy strategies
Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools for system analysis; AutoCAD and
Revit familiarity preferred.
Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state licensure a plus).
Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively in
collaborative and remote environments.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits:
Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
Competitive compensation package
Location: United States (Remote)
Travel: <15%
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without
regard
to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas
O’Brien will
accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited
institution.
PE license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a
plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees
or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their
own pay
or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access
to
the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their
essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants
to
individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless
the
disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in
furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation
conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish
information. 41
CFR 60-1.35(c)
