What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer position at CEIS | Critical Energy Infrastructure Services?
CEIS is seeking an experienced Senior or Principal Electrical Engineer to support a hyperscale data center project in Amarillo, TX. This onsite role will provide technical leadership, electrical design oversight, and field support for mission-critical infrastructure systems. The selected candidate will collaborate across disciplines, support construction and commissioning activities, and serve as a Responsible Engineer (RE) or Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and review electrical system design packages for data center and mission-critical facilities
- Prepare design studies, engineering scopes, cost estimates, and procurement specifications
- Coordinate with multi-discipline engineering and construction teams
- Serve as Responsible Engineer (RE) or Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE)
- Support project schedule, budget, and technical deliverables
- Provide onsite field oversight, installation support, system checkout, and startup assistance
- Review third-party testing and commissioning reports
- Conduct periodic field inspections of electrical and instrumentation systems
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and client requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
- Minimum 6 years of electrical engineering design experience (data center or mission-critical experience preferred)
- Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, codes, and standards
- Experience with data center MEP systems
- Ability to lead multi-discipline engineering efforts
- Willingness to work onsite and perform field walkdowns (climb ladders/stairs as required)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Prior hyperscale data center construction or commissioning experience
- Experience serving as Responsible Engineer on complex projects