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27d ago

Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

IES Holdings, Inc. Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land, TX

27d ago

Full time Electrical Engineering Data Center Electrical Data Center Electrical Engineer

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Job Description

IES Holdings, Inc. supports modular data center projects that require dependable, mission-critical electrical engineering from concept through field execution. In this onsite role in Sugar Land, TX, you’ll blend office-based design work with active time at job sites and fabrication facilities, helping teams deliver integrated power and electrical distribution solutions.

What you’ll do

Design and engineer electrical systems for modular data center facilities, including power distribution, UPS systems, backup generation, automatic transfer switches, and grounding and bonding
Develop and review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, specifications, and load calculations for modular units and site infrastructure
Prepare and stamp engineering documents as required by project specifications, permitting authorities, or client requirements
Coordinate electrical design with structural, mechanical, and low-voltage teams to support integrated, constructable modular solutions
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, TIA-942, and local jurisdictional requirements
Support value engineering to optimize electrical systems for reliability, efficiency, and cost
Participate in pre-construction activities such as design-build scopes, RFI responses, and submittal review
Conduct site and fabrication facility visits to verify installation compliance, assess conditions, and support field teams
Provide technical guidance to field crews during construction and module assembly
Review and interpret field conditions and recommend design modifications as needed
Support commissioning, systems testing, and project closeout activities
Maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, data center standards, and regulatory requirements
Support quality assurance processes to ensure electrical deliverables meet company, client, and jurisdictional standards
Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during design, fabrication, or field installation

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
Minimum 10 years of electrical engineering experience, with preference for data center, mission-critical, or modular construction environments
Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD and Revit MEP (or similar)
Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76, and TIA-942
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documents
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites and fabrication facilities as required

Tools and technologies

AutoCAD, Revit MEP
Microsoft Office Suite
TIA-942, NEC, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 76

Benefits

401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
Company Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Competitive Pay

Working conditions

This position requires a combination of office, fabrication facility, and field work. Assignments may involve exposure to active construction and manufacturing environments, energized electrical systems, outdoor conditions, and varying physical demands. Some travel is required.

Position summary

IES is seeking a licensed Electrical Engineer to support the design, engineering, and field execution of modular data center projects. The role combines deep expertise in mission-critical power systems and electrical distribution with collaboration across engineering teams, including active site and fabrication facility involvement.

Preferred

Experience designing electrical systems for modular or prefabricated data center facilities
Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier standards and data center reliability requirements
Experience with low-voltage systems including structured cabling, security, and building management systems in data center environments
Familiarity with design-build project delivery in a contractor environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

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1mo ago

Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

System One Overland Park, KS

Overland Park, KS

1mo ago Closed

$70 - $76/hr Contract Electrical Engineering Data Center Data Center Electrical

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 22, 2026).

Job Description

System One is seeking an Electrical Engineer (Data Center) for a 6 month contract based onsite in Overland Park, KS. This role supports the design and delivery of large-scale data center environments, combining technical depth with leadership through design studies, drawing reviews, field survey work, and mentoring for early career engineers.

What you’ll do

Lead efforts to deliver detailed electrical design for large-scale data center environments while adhering to company, client, and project design standards.
Partner with engineering project teams and field personnel to complete and review work against scope, budget, and schedule.
Integrate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into physical design and layouts.
Provide insight into design risk factors related to redundancy and resiliency.
Perform and/or lead field surveys, gather drawings and other data, and develop summary reports to assess existing facility conditions.
Prepare and review technical drawings to ensure installations and designs conform to standards and customer requirements.
Review drawing and modeling production work, including problem analysis, and provide guidance to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Compile engineering data to create engineering studies and reports.
Perform detailed calculations as required by the project.
Mentor and supervise junior-level engineers and designers, and provide training for other technical personnel.
Coordinate with internal and external clients to determine project requirements.
Support business development by developing scope-of-work, level-of-effort, and conducting site visits to understand pursuit scope.
Demonstrate leadership with a focus on training and developing early career and/or inexperienced professionals, including an ability to function in multiple job roles simultaneously.

What you bring

Minimum 11 years of related work experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to drive results, set priorities, and plan effectively.
Skilled in delegating, leading teams, and managing project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data and challenge current assumptions.
High attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Understanding and application of engineering design principles and standards.
Professional registration or licensure in engineering, or actively pursuing it.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation: $70.00 to $76.00 per hour.

Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, and vision
Spending accounts
Life insurance
Voluntary plans
401(k) plan participation

Work model: Onsite

Location: Overland Park, KS

Job type: 6 month Contract

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1mo ago

DCIM Engineer II

QTS Data Centers Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

1mo ago Closed

Full time Electrical Engineering Automation Building Management Systems

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Oct 19, 2026).

Job Description

QTS Data Centers invests in the people who keep mission-critical infrastructure running, offering a comprehensive total rewards package and support for professional growth. This onsite role in Atlanta, GA focuses on keeping DCIM-enabled monitoring and building systems stable, actionable, and ready for data center operations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage DCIM systems to operate as designed, supporting data center protection, power usage capture, available capacity calculations, and meaningful, timely alarms, notifications, and reports.
Configure DCIM system applications for new data center deployments, evolving data requirements, and data center retrofits across EPMS, BMS (Building Automation Systems), and SCADA.
Prepare and maintain DCIM support documentation, test plans, and change management records.
Apply corporate policies, procedures, and standards to maximize performance across systems, applications, and networks.
Administer QTS power provisioning, incident management, and reporting processes for assigned sites.
Coordinate field work as needed, including contractor supervision.
Work independently and efficiently using analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills to support day-to-day operations.
Partner with maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors to deliver site-specific projects.
Perform inspections and assist with testing and commissioning of facility systems when required.
Participate in on-call duty, including off-hour emergency support as needed.
Lead maintenance and modifications of controls on equipment to support more efficient operation.
Maintain flexibility for changing needs, including flexible hours and travel to other QTS facilities may be required.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or another related Engineering degree, or equivalent professional experience (completed degree or equivalent experience required).
5+ years of experience supporting critical monitoring and control systems and critical facilities.
Working knowledge and experience with BMS and building EPMS systems.
Familiarity with central chilled water plant systems, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) units, and facility operations.
Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment.
Up to 25% travel required.
US Citizenship required for this position by law due to federal customer contracts.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Technologies

Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Building Management Systems (BMS), Building Automation Systems, SCADA
Aveva WonderWare, ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls
ServiceNow, SQL database systems
Industrial Control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens
BAC-net, Modbus, TCP/IP, SNMP communication protocols
Active Directory, Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Qualifications

Aveva WonderWare certification.
Knowledge of BAS/BMS systems and experience with ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls, or similar.
Understanding of network implementation.
Working knowledge of virtualized environments.
Familiarity with ServiceNow.
Working knowledge of SQL database systems.
Two or more years of experience with various PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, etc.).
Experience with commissioning, qualification, and change control activities related to BMS, including HVAC, chiller plants, domestic and process water systems, and building automation systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents (Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User Interface requirements, and Functional Specifications).
Experience with BAC-net, Modbus, TCP/IP configuration, SNMP communication protocols, Active Directory security, and Microsoft Office tools.
Understanding of basic power calculations on single-phase and three-phase circuits, electrical diagrams, and control diagrams.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Other company benefits
Bonus eligible

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2mo ago

Data Center Services Electrical Commissioning Engineer

CAI Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

2mo ago Closed

$91k - $107k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Commissioning Data Center Electrical

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 16, 2026).

Job Description

Join CAI in Chicago as an on-site Electrical Commissioning Engineer supporting electrical commissioning across mission critical data center facilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute electrical commissioning scope for assigned projects, covering design reviews, checklists, safety support, script development, vendor coordination, testing, report development, and client turnover
Create and manage the electrical test schedule for commissioning activities
Finalize electrical test procedures and ensure alignment with design intent, basis of design, and owner’s project requirements
Review project submittals for consistency with requirements and design intent
Maintain project cadence for electrical systems testing and associated Building Automation Systems
Plan and support commissioning and performance acceptance testing for electrical infrastructure of mission critical facilities
Coordinate contractors and vendors to execute testing against the project schedule
Support safety for all electrical tests, including adherence to safe work practices across the commissioning team and customer site
Perform QA/QC for electrical test procedures and electrical equipment installation and startup
Execute test scripts to confirm equipment and system operation to design specification
Support complete commissioning and performance acceptance testing for electrical infrastructure systems
Provide input to the overall commissioning plan
Develop electrical commissioning reports and contribute to daily reporting for the Commissioning Project Manager
Attend and participate in customer equipment Factory Witness Tests
Coordinate and manage vendors during commissioning activities
Conduct equipment inspection to confirm build adherence to vendor submittals
Provide test documentation confirming equipment is delivered, installed, and tested correctly for proper customer operation
Support design specification review, manufacturer submittals, one-line drawing set reviews, and project schedule documentation
Conduct facility walk downs, turnover activities, and punch list reviews
Apply general understanding of LEED specifications and requirements
Engage with customers to support a positive experience, goal achievement, and schedule adherence
Look for new opportunities for CAI to provide service and value to customers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5 to 7 years of Data Center Commissioning experience
Knowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications
Knowledge of data center design concepts
Commissioning knowledge and experience with: Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, UPS, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators, and Load Banks
Knowledge of power quality analysis
Strong written and spoken communication skills (English)
Strong ability to write electrical commissioning scripts, daily reports, and final commissioning reports
Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Technologies

Word
Excel
PowerPoint

Compensation and Location

Location: Chicago, IL (onsite)
Salary: USD 91,300 - 107,300 per year
Travel: Extensive travel may be required (75%)

Benefits

24 days PTO and 5 sick days per year
Health insurance at extremely low cost to employee
Financial support for internal and external professional education
70% long term disability paid by the company
Company paid Life Insurance
Company paid Long Term Disability
Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage
Company paid Life Insurance coverage

Other Requirements

Excellent oral and written English required
Work under construction site conditions
Candidates must have a Passport or be able to get one immediately
Able to work in the US without sponsorship now or any time in the future

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