Chief Electrical Engineer

3 days ago


Sterling, Virginia, United States Pkaza Full time

Job Title: Chief Electrical Engineer - Data Center Design Expert

About the Company:

Pkaza LLC is a leading third-party employment firm, providing top talent to prominent companies in the mission-critical data center industry.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to lead our data center design team. This role involves managing projects, creating designs and plans, and executing assignments for small to medium-sized data center facility design projects.

Responsibilities:

  1. Manage projects, create designs and plans, provided and gather specifications, and execute assignments in a multidisciplinary electrical and mechanical engineering design role for small to medium-sized data center facility design projects.
  2. Create Conceptual Designs gathered from meetings with cross-functional teams.
  3. Manage and work with the engineering team to create RFPs and RFIs.
  4. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policies; put these in clear concise work statements for the field.
  5. Review drawings and specifications, participate in equipment selection, and provide input to the design team where needed. Provide peer review as needed.
  6. Represent the Operations team in startup, testing, factory witness testing, commissioning, and turnover. Support the commissioning manager as needed.
  7. Be the single point of contact for the Operations Team for building turnover. Ensure that the design and construction are done with operability and maintainability in mind.
  8. Develop guidelines and standards for operational processes. Provide input to the development of design standards.
  9. Develop and administer an 'Operations and Maintenance' audit program.
  10. Lead After-Action Reviews and ensure that the lessons learned are incorporated into the policies.
  11. Provide Subject Matter Expertise on critical systems maintenance and operations. Assist with troubleshooting issues as needed.
  12. Provide onsite support during major maintenance activities if needed.
  13. Ensure proper procedures are written and reviewed before such activities.

Requirements:

  • 5-10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in data center design.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar engineering degree.
  • Licensed PE/EIT a plus.
  • Previously worked at an Engineering Consulting firm.
  • Experience with hyperscale data center design, testing, and commissioning.
  • Must have experience managing an engineering design team.
  • Previous experience using Revit MEP projects, AutoCAD MEP, BIM a plus.
  • Experience with Electrical Systems such as UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), Generators, Switchgears, and Batteries a must.
  • Experience working on complex data center/mission critical facilities design projects a must.
  • Experience with Mechanical Systems (HVAC, CFD [Fluid Dynamics], Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, CRAC/CRAH Units, Air Handling Units, etc.).
  • Experience in operational handover of mission-critical facilities.
  • Experience developing design/commissioning/operational standards and guidelines.
  • Experience performing root-cause analysis on complex failure scenarios.
  • Experience developing operating procedures and emergency procedures.
  • Experience performing field observations during construction.
  • A self-starter, self-motivated individual who can prioritize well and successfully work independently.
  • A plus: previous experience in the Military/Military Veterans; experience with Electrical/Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, SeaBees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About Us: We offer a competitive salaries and benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan, to our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Pkaza LLC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.



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