Senior Electrical Engineer - Design Execution

Overview

A leading Data Center Developer is expanding its team for a cutting-edge hyperscale data center campus in Cartersville, Georgia, representing approximately 2 GW of planned capacity. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Design Execution to join our owner-side engineering group. This role focuses on ensuring the successful technical delivery of electrical systems during construction and commissioning phases.

The position is predominantly onsite (Cartersville, GA), full-time (40 hours/week plus additional as needed), initially for 12 months with strong potential for extension. This role demands a proactive engineer with hands-on experience in electrical design review, construction support, and technical problem-solving within mission-critical environments.

The developer and its consulting partners are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Technical Engineering

• Review electrical design packages, IFC drawings, and specifications for medium- and low-voltage distribution infrastructure.
• Identify design deficiencies, constructability issues, and potential reliability risks.
• Assess electrical redundancy and ensure systems meet operational resilience standards.
• Analyze and review power system studies including short-circuit, protective coordination, and arc-flash assessments.
• Evaluate equipment substitutions and design modifications for compliance and safety.

Design Execution & Change Management

• Lead resolution of electrical design issues from identification through verified closeout.
• Coordinate changes and technical clarifications with Design Engineering teams, Engineers of Record (EOR), contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, engineering submittals, and drawing revisions efficiently.
• Develop and implement practical solutions to technical issues encountered during construction.
• Document and communicate engineering changes to ensure safe implementation.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Collaborate closely with construction management, electrical contractors, OEMs, and commissioning teams.
• Provide electrical engineering expertise throughout installation, testing, and energization phases.
• Investigate system failures, root causes, and discrepancies between design intent and field installation.
• Review commissioning documentation and support system readiness activities including integrated systems testing.
• Balance solutions with safety, reliability, quality, constructability, and schedule requirements.

Technical Leadership & Engineering Improvement

• Serve as a senior technical resource within the owner-side engineering team.
• Provide independent assessments and recommendations to engineering leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying recurring issues and incorporating lessons learned into design standards.
• Promote a proactive and consistent Design Execution approach across the campus.

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5 years in data center or mission-critical facility environments.
• Deep knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, and electrical protection schemes.
• Proven experience in construction support, design review, and commissioning in hyperscale data centers.
• Strong familiarity with electrical codes and standards including NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE.
• Skilled at troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolving complex technical issues onsite.
• Effective communicator capable of collaborating with diverse multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced site environment.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that all employees bring to this project. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered. Applicants of all abilities, genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Location: Cartersville, Georgia (predominantly onsite)
Engagement: 12-month initial contract with potential extension
Working Arrangement: Full-time, 40+ hours/week, site-based
Compensation: Competitive; details discussed during interview process

If you are passionate about electrical engineering in mission-critical environments and want to be part of a world-class hyperscale data center project, we encourage you to apply.

This engagement is facilitated on a W-2 basis.