Electrical Engineering Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, and construction solutions for complex projects. The Electrical Engineering Lead will design, implement, and maintain electrical systems for hyperscale data centers while ensuring reliability, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also leads technical client relationships, mentors engineers, oversees project success, and supports business development.

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
• Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline
• Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
• Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
• Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule a to meet requirements on large, complex projects
• Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) is required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities
• Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience
• Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards