Project Development Engineer – Electrical Design, Power Distribution

Role Overview

• The Project Development Engineer (PDE) serves as a technical resource for the Data Center Solutions team, supporting pre-sale project scoping, system design, and technical proposal development for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• The PDE provides engineering and application expertise to align proposed designs with customer intent, applicable codes, and operational requirements.
• This role focuses on data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure — including medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage distribution, UPS, battery systems, generators, and mechanical integration — ensuring robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
• The PDE remains involved post-award as a system-level engineering support resource to the project management and implementation teams.
• Develop technical scopes, budgets, and conceptual designs during pre-sales development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Engineering, Construction Engineer or Outside Engineer of Record, Manufacturing, and Estimating to ensure project alignment.
• Prepare technical narratives, equipment selections, and basis-of-design documentation.
• Support customer and consultant engagement, including design review meetings and technical presentations.
• Review specifications, vendor submittals, and drawings for compliance.
• Provide post-sale technical support to Project Managers and field teams.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in data center, power generation, or critical infrastructure design, or as an electrical application/development engineer in related industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred), Revit, or similar design platforms.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP tools.
• Ability to develop conceptual and schematic design packages (e.g., single-line diagrams, layouts, riser diagrams, PUE/energy models).
• Strong understanding of data center electrical systems including:
• Medium-voltage distribution (5–38kV)
• Low-voltage switchgear, PDU, and RPP systems
• UPS and battery energy storage systems.
• Standby generator and paralleling switchgear
• Automatic transfer systems and mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute tiers, and data center cooling topologies.
• Proficiency in NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards relevant to mission-critical environments.
• Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) — short circuit, coordination, arc flash.
• Ability to interpret specifications and drawings to define project scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables.
• Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Passion for contributing to a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment focused on energy resiliency and data center innovation.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• Flash

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO
• personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement