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Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Brookhaven, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2026
Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)
Brookhaven, MS / Gulfport, MS
In-Office or Hybrid

At Salas O'Brien, we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a different applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build unique, meaningful, and high-impact career- and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: We are looking for a personable and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplined design team within our Brookhaven, MS or Gulfport, MS office, assisting the team on high profile hyperscale Data Center programs and many other mission critical nature projects around the country. This individual must be very familiar with state-of-the art design and various state and local regulations. There will be opportunities for both project technical leadership and mentorship of junior design staff every day.

Responsibilities:
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles in the field of building construction, especially in Mission Critical sectors including Data Centers and Defense projects
  • Capable of increasing technical competency through high level of care and work ethic
  • Effective communicator with owners, contractors, and other design professional partners
  • Ability to work well independently as part of a strong team
  • Technical mentorship with junior design staff and delegating tasks to complete work on time
  • Quality control of electrical engineering work products
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Technical lead on projects based on experience.
  • Performs engineering calculations and analysis using available software (i.e. Power Tools, ETAP, etc.)

Skills:
  • Experience with both Medium and low voltage power systems
  • Experience in implementing high resiliency designs for mission critical infrastructure projects
  • Proficient with Revit
  • Proficient written and oral communication skills essential for team-based projects
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills required for overlapping project schedules

Qualifications:
  • 7 to 12 Years Experience in Design/Consulting
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar ABET Accredited program
  • Registered Professional Engineering license required
  • Willing to Travel (<20%)

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - Salas O'Brien benefits

About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life everyday.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O'Brien provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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