Electrical Engineer-Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical engineering efforts related to a portfolio of data center projects, including new construction and upgrades, while supporting long-term business strategies and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering tasks, primarily electrical, to support master planning/concept designs as part of PDC’s investment planning, review, and approval process
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) for design services
• Reviews and performs bid levelling/scope verification for design services proposals
• Working towards being an electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME)
• Reviews consultants' engineering calculations and performs independent engineering/cost analysis as assigned
• Supports the design and construction team to provide detailed owner review of design and construction deliverables such as early design packages, drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, Requests for Information (RFI’s), and informal coordination
• Opines on proposed deviations to the standards or the requirements
• Researches new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical, telecom, and low voltage equipment and related components
• Conducts value engineering analyses and provides system recommendations based on ROI and simple payback in collaboration with construction cost estimator(s)
• Performs review of Integrated Automation System (IAS) points list and sequences of operation authored by others
• IAS includes BAS/BMS (HVAC controls), EPMS (Electrical controls), and DCIM (Customer portal)
• Utilizes engineering analysis programs (or reviewing works created by others) along with engineering judgment to analyse the following:
• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations
• Normal and failure mode load and electrical block sizing calculations
• Electrical coordination and Arc Flash studies (e.g. SKM PTW)
• Power distribution analysis and underground heat calculations (e.g. ETAP)
• Lighting calculations (e.g. AGI32)
• Attends various design and construction related meetings with other PDC stakeholders, design consultants, and construction partners
• Most meetings will be virtual with some on-site meetings required on an as-needed basis
• Participates in Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment when assigned
• Participates in technical meetings with customers when assigned
• Participates in on-site commissioning (Cx) support of Level 4 and Level 5 Cx efforts when assigned
• Troubleshoots electrical system challenges/issues when assigned
• Responds on an as-needed basis to emergencies
• Supports innovation & development in concert with the VP of Engineering and other PDC stakeholders including investigation of new products and services, and how they will be assimilated into PDC standards
• Collaborates with Operations teams to ensure design standards and best practices align with their requirements
• Method Of Procedure (MOP) review and validation with Operations teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
• A valid P.E. license is highly preferred
• Mission critical and/or data center electrical design and construction is a plus
• Proficient in Bluebeam (or similar PDF software), Teams, Excel, and Word software preferred
• Understanding of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks and power modelling software such as SKM PTW ETAP preferred
• Understanding of applicable construction codes with an emphasis on the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred
• Understanding of data center industry standards (e.g. ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards) preferred