About the role
The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Function as a technical specialist or in a Project Lead role.
Lead the delivery of design-only, design-build, and construction only projects in Electrical Engineering deliverables for Data Centers projects.
Provide subject matter expertise in the area of Data Center design.
Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff that are supporting detailed design.
Work with a collaborative team and network of engineers experienced in Data Center projects.
Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers.
Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs.
Review supplier submittals.
Continuously learn and develop technical expertise in specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and have an ability and interest to engage in a variety of responsibilities to ensure we safely delivery projects that meet or exceed client expectations. To do so effectively, candidates must be able to problem solve and deal with ambiguous scopes to provide clients with flexible solutions on a fast-paced schedule. Additionally, a successful candidate must possess professional written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as this role will interact directly with our clients, which include many of the top companies within the Data Center industry.
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Previous experience within Data Centers and/or Data Center Facility Design.
Demonstrated understanding of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency.
Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers.
Possesses a proficiency in 3D modeling as well as managing and creating complex families with custom parameters within Autodesk Revit.
Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems.
Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit
Experience utilizing BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets, view templates and project phasing.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
Self-motivated to deliver results when given a deadline.
Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and leverage data and metrics to challenge current assumptions.
Use AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and engineering studies software to perform engineering tasks.
Sound, professional communication skills to engage in client-facing activities.
Ability to lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
Support business development, including developing scope-of-work, level-of-effort, and site visits to understand the scope of the pursuit.
Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 8 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Standards:
Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Client policies
Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards
Leads efforts and teams to deliver detailed design of large-scale data center environments
Conducts field surveys, drawings and other data to assess conditions of existing facilities and develop summary reports
Quality/Continuous Improvement:
May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Client quality program
Provides guidance and direction to others to ensure designs comply with specifications, codes and customer requirements
Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts
Reviews drawing and modeling production work, including problem analysis
Engineering Production:
Prepares and/or reviews a variety of technical engineering deliverables to ensure installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements
Performs complex research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Provides guidance and insight into design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency
Oversees and compiles collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work. Creates engineering studies and reports
Performs detailed engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
Works closely with engineering project teams and field personnel to complete and review projects on scope, budget and schedule.
Performs project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. Incorporates schedules, budgets and project criteria into physical design and layouts.
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality
Responsible for one or more of the following: leading larger production teams; coordinating multiple discipline activity; and serving as the responsible charge for a project
Project Coordination:
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members
Ability to function in multiple job roles simultaneously
Client Focus:
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers, communicates those to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate concerns
Coordinates with internal and external clients to determine project requirements
Provides support to business development or pursuit activities
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology:
Serves as a technical SME, and provides consultation and guidance to project teams
Supports multiple projects on the complex technical challenges
Develops and applies advanced engineering concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems
People Management:
Mentors, provides guidance and potentially supervises junior-level engineers and designers
Assists with performance management process, recognition, and any corrective actions required
Provides training for other technical personnel in areas of expertise
May participate in career planning, and learning and development
Implements resource management strategy
Manages engineering resources for small groups of a single discipline
Administrative:
Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively implemented and communicated for workgroup
Ensures adherence to corporate and division programs
May approve timesheets and expense reports
Certifications
Most positions - depending on the nature of work performed as defined by the division - will typically require incumbents to have professional registration or licensure in their designated home office country, or be in active pursuit* of such registrationWork Environment/Physical Demands
Competencies
CollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvyCustomer focusDecision quality
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