Electrical Engineer, PE - Data Centers

Waco, Texas Permanent USD180,000 - USD200,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of electrical systems for large scale data center and mission critical projects. The ideal candidate brings strong power distribution expertise, experience coordinating across MEP disciplines, and the ability to guide projects from concept through construction.
  • Lead complex data center designs
  • Own projects from design to delivery

About Our Client

Our client is an established engineering and design firm with a growing portfolio of data center and mission critical projects. Its multidisciplinary teams work across electrical, mechanical, structural, and construction disciplines to deliver complex facilities from design through commissioning.

Job Description

  • Lead electrical design from early planning through construction and commissioning.
  • Design medium and low voltage distribution systems, including utility service, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, PDUs, and branch power distribution.
  • Develop and review one line diagrams, load calculations, equipment schedules, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Perform or oversee short circuit, coordination, arc flash, and other power system studies.
  • Design for reliability, redundancy, maintainability, and future expansion.
  • Coordinate electrical requirements with mechanical cooling systems, controls, fire protection, structural, and technology teams.
  • Guide engineers and designers, review technical deliverables, and serve as engineer of record where appropriate.
  • Work with clients, utilities, vendors, and contractors to resolve technical issues and support equipment selection.
  • Review submittals, respond to RFIs, evaluate field changes, and participate in site visits, testing, and commissioning.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Electrical Engineer, PE - Data Centers should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Electrical design experience on data centers or other mission critical facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of medium and low voltage power distribution and MEP coordination.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including NEC and NFPA requirements.
  • Ability to lead technical deliverables and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
  • Experience with Revit, SKM, ETAP, or similar tools preferred.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $200,000 USD.
  • The opportunity to lead electrical design on complex data center and mission critical projects.
  • Technical ownership from concept through construction, with direct involvement in power system and reliability decisions.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
  • Opportunities to mentor engineers and grow into broader technical leadership.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, with details shared during the interview process.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7110624

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
Waco
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-092026-7110624
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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