Senior Electrical Engineer, NA - Remote Eligible

Senior Electrical Engineer

Vantage is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of the design engineering team, steering innovative design and engineering solutions for our data center projects. In this role, as a subject matter expert, you will be focusing on program improvement initiatives as well as supporting the deployment of new data centers from land acquisition to operational hand-off.

You will be presented with complex engineering challenges and will work with teams to bring them to resolution. You will ensure engineering standards are developed, executed, and enhanced for projects. You will evaluate designs to meet customer requirements while providing a balance of CAPEX and OPEX costs, engineering innovation, and site application requirements. There will also be some focus on special projects that support data center renovations, troubleshooting, and remediation activities. These projects tend to be more focused in scope and typically require detailed attention since they can involve a live facility.

Knowledge of MV equipment, LV equipment, UPSes, generators, transfer switches (ATS/STS/ATC, etc), data center electrical distribution topologies, data center electrical redundancy and value engineering as they relate to designing state-of-the-art datacenters is required. Familiarity in the areas of data hall failover calculations, mechanical systems and emerging technologies for data centers is preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead design initiatives that align with the company's strategic direction and goals.
• Drive the development and implementation of processes, equipment, and standards for data center projects.
• Set strategic direction for electrical design and oversee the execution of complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including construction, operations, sales, and leadership, to achieve project goals and foster organizational success.
• Coach less experienced professionals, sharing expertise and promoting best practices.
• Participate in all phases of project execution, including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents, and commissioning.
• Provide project leadership for electrical design consultants and contractors, ensuring that tasks and milestones are completed on time and within budget.
• Attend project design team meetings and on-site job walks, as needed, to ensure that the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications.
• Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.
• Responsible for the review of technical drawings, such as schematic drawings, design and construction documents, main submittals, sequence of operations, and commissioning scripts.
• Support Site Operations by troubleshooting and tuning existing systems to optimize performance.
• Review technical drawings, design documents, and commissioning scripts, ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamlined and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions.
• Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective solutions with long-term operational sustainability.
• Coach less experienced professionals, sharing expertise and promoting best practice.
• Engage in continuous professional development through training, participation in professional societies, associations, and continuing education.
• Review engineering studies, including short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies, arc flash mitigation studies, rack layout optimization, including fail over analysis, distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations, and power usage effectiveness (PUE) calculations.

Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineering license in any state within the United States.
• 5 years of experience in design and construction is required, and 10+ years is preferred.
• Working knowledge of critical electrical and cooling infrastructure within a data center is required.
• Data Center design and/or construction experience is required.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and standards, such as NEC, NERC, IEEE, NFPA and local building codes.
• Experience with NA construction markets is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct feasibility studies and technical analyses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Understanding of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Navisworks and SCCS modeling software environments.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $140K- 165K Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!