Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies for data centers and other high-availability environments.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize electrical system reliability and safety.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution, providing field support and resolving technical challenges.
• Manage client relationships, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry, incorporating innovative solutions into projects.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET institution required.
• 10+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, with at least 3 years focused on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
• PE License is required to seal engineering documents, with the ability to attain licenses in multiple states.
• Proficiency in power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
• Expertise in software tools such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power analysis.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $180,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).