Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

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