Acuren
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Position Summary
The Electrical Engineer will perform electrical engineering and design for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including new construction, expansions, and upgrades to operating facilities. This position requires experience designing reliable electrical infrastructure, coordinating multidisciplinary work, and supporting projects from initial planning through construction administration.
Reporting to a Group Leader and taking project direction from the Project Manager and Engineer of Record, the Electrical Engineer will work with minimal supervision, coordinate the work of designers and technical staff, and help maintain strong client relationships. The engineer may lead the electrical scope of assigned projects, with responsibility for technical quality, schedule, and budget performance.
Using prescribed methods, performs specific and daily assignments of an Engineer. Applies standard practices and techniques in situations, adjusts and gathers data, and follows operations through a series of related steps to comply with industry standards/techniques. Performs a variety of technical tasks, including:
Develop electrical designs and construction documents for mission-critical facilities and data centers, including power distribution, lighting, grounding and bonding, lightning protection, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Design and specify medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, switchgear, switchboards, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic transfer switches, busway, and power distribution units.
Evaluate electrical system configurations and redundancy strategies, including N, N+1, and 2N arrangements amongst others, based on project requirements.
Prepare single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, panel schedules, specifications, and electrical details.
Perform electrical calculations, including load analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop, short-circuit analysis, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
Coordinate electrical requirements for mechanical cooling equipment, building controls, electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS), fire alarm, and other facility systems.
Support capacity planning, equipment replacement, and phased construction in operating facilities, accounting for uptime requirements and shutdown constraints.
Coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, telecommunications, and other project disciplines, as well as utilities, equipment vendors, and commissioning providers.
Review equipment submittals, respond to requests for information, conduct site observations, and support resolution of construction issues.
Apply applicable codes and standards, including the NEC, relevant NFPA requirements, energy codes, and project-specific owner standards.
Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy, constructability, maintainability, and alignment with the project’s reliability requirements.
Support project planning, scheduling, fee development, and management of the electrical scope.
Participate in client meetings, technical presentations, and proposal development as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
Required Skills and Experience
5–7+ years of electrical engineering experience in building systems or power distribution, including experience on mission-critical or data center projects.
Software: Proficient with MS Office software Package, AutoCAD and/or Revit. Experience with SKM, EasyPower, or ETAP software.
Knowledge of Uptime Institute Tier standards and their application to data center design
Experience in lighting, power, grounding, lightning protection, signal, communication, controls and fire detection systems designs.
Experience in performing design calculations and preparing equipment or material specifications
Experience with all phases of project management and production
Experience in budgeting, scheduling, planning facility design projects
Working knowledge of applicable electrical and design codes
Excellent written/verbal communication skills to peers, managers, and clients
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment
Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a fast-track environment
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Licenses and Certifications
Professional registration as a licensed Electrical Engineer preferred
ATD or ATP Certification preferred
Valid drivers’ license required.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
Competitive Salary
Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid Life & AD&D
Company paid Disability
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Company Overview
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
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