What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Electrical Engineer position at Blue Signal Search?
Data Center Electrical Engineer
Hybrid in Kansas City, MO
Our client is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer to help shape reliable power infrastructure for technically demanding, high availability facilities. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of electrical design, power system analysis, and project delivery while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary engineering team. The role offers exposure to sophisticated data center environments, critical power technologies, and projects where resilient design, thoughtful engineering, and system reliability directly influence successful outcomes.
This Role Offers:
- Hands-on involvement across design development, technical analysis, and construction support.
- Collaborative environment with access to experienced technical professionals and mentorship opportunities.
- Continued professional development and support for engineering licensure.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Focus:
- Create resilient electrical distribution designs for data center environments, carrying concepts through coordinated construction documentation.
- Build Revit models and drawing packages that clearly communicate power layouts, single line diagrams, schedules, and design intent.
- Develop and evaluate electrical system models for fault current, selective coordination, and arc flash performance.
- Select and size critical power equipment such as switchgear, standby generation, UPS equipment, transformers, and panelboards.
- Partner with architecture and engineering disciplines to resolve interfaces and deliver practical, coordinated designs.
- Evaluate reliability strategies and redundant power architectures appropriate for high availability facilities.
- Participate in field reviews and construction phase support, helping resolve installation questions and confirm design intent.
- Communicate with project stakeholders, including owners, contractors, and equipment representatives, throughout delivery.
- Apply applicable electrical codes and safety standards while balancing uptime, constructability, and project economics.
- Contribute technical guidance to developing engineers and designers while supporting consistent project quality.
Skill Set:
- Bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering or electrical engineering.
- At least 3 years of electrical design experience within a consulting engineering environment, with strong Revit capability for electrical design and documentation.
- Practical experience completing power system studies such as short circuit, protective device coordination, or arc flash analysis.
- Working knowledge of commercial or critical facility electrical distribution and the codes that govern electrical design.
- Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to contribute effectively on multidisciplinary project teams.
- Data center or other high availability facility design experience is preferred.
- EIT or PE credential, or active progress toward professional licensure, is preferred.
- Experience with SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or comparable electrical analysis software is preferred.
- Familiarity with generator paralleling, UPS architectures, static transfer equipment, commissioning, or electrical power monitoring systems is a plus.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS