Electrical Design Lead for Critical Facilities

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Pkaza Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Lead to join our team at Pkaza LLC. As a leading engineering design and commissioning company, we specialize in MEP critical facilities and provide design, commissioning, consulting, and management expertise.

About the Role

This challenging and unique opportunity will involve acting as a senior electrical engineer, designing critical power systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers. The ideal candidate will have past experience designing electrical systems specifically for large data centers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical engineering design role for all sizes of data center facility design projects - enterprise data centers, Colocation Providers, and Hyperscale Companies.
  • Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with the client for Field Engineer focus.
  • Work with Management to respond to RFPs; Review shop drawings and submittals; Review and respond to RFIs.
  • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policies Put these in clear concise work statement for the field.
  • Represent the company in project meetings as needed.
  • Collaborate with all design staff and oversee full cycle electrical design activities.
  • Interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, develop and edit project specifications, and lead the construction administration process.
  • Execute and lead design teams and design projects of complex scope.
  • Perform intermediate to advanced electrical design tasks including development of electrical distribution systems and topologies, infrastructure, and equipment layouts and selection/sizing of equipment.
  • Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings.
  • Review and/or prepare book or sheet specifications for electrical systems.
  • Develop and/or review sequences of operations.
  • Assist in proposal development including project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Effective management of project design team including resource forecasting and coordination.
  • Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines.
  • Support contact for design clients and builds effective, long-term client relationships.
  • May direct/coordinate interns/other engineering and technical staff.
  • Survey existing building conditions/Conduct Field Observations and prepares technical reports of findings and commissioning support.
  • Collect data and other information for construction documents.
  • Prepare project design and construction documents.
  • Review and complete punch lists and project closeout documents.
  • Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log.

Requirements:

  • 8-15 years of experience.
  • Experience working for MEP firms, an A/E firm.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree.
  • Licensed PE/EIT a Plus.
  • Experience with the design process of building systems for data center and mission-critical projects.
  • Knowledge of electrical systems found in buildings including single/three-phase power distribution, lighting, and lighting controls, grounding, and life safety systems.
  • Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of electrical systems including National Electric Code, Life Safety, and Energy Conservation Codes.
  • Technical/design software including short circuit coordination and arc flash studies, equipment sizing, underground feeder calculations, and lighting calculations.
  • Previous experience using: Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus.
  • Experience working on data center/data center/mission-critical projects.
  • Extensive Experience with Electrical Power Systems and Equipment - UPS/Uninterruptible Power Supply, Generators, Batteries, switchgear, Power Distribution Units, Backup Power, Electrical Power, Power Systems, Medium Voltage, High Voltage, etc.
  • Experience working on complex data center/mission-critical facilities design projects a must.
  • Proficient in design and calculation software MS Office: Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Teams SKM Powertools, EDSA or ETAP experience is desirable.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for file management.
  • Skilled with various electrical topologies and distribution systems.
  • Skilled in performing code analysis including selection of equipment, wiring, etc., to meet code requirements.
  • Ability to successfully work independently.
  • Self-Starter, self-motivated, and should prioritize well.
  • Effective Communicator – emails, phone, and face-to-face.
  • Complete assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
  • Analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
  • Communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
  • Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others.
  • Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Previous previous experience in the Military/Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical/Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.).
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is approximately $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

About Us

Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top companies in the industry. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and innovation and are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment.



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