Sr. Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical / Hyperscale Data Ctr)

Sr. Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Hyperscale Data Centers

About AHA Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients’ vision and success during and beyond every project.

AHA’s Team of dedicated professionals in our Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design and commission high-performance building systems delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints.

As a multi-discipline building system consulting firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; Arc Flash and Coordination Studies; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling.

We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on the Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and corporate markets.

Lastly and most importantly, AHA is as committed to our Team Members as we are to our clients. Our benefits package, training program, and office culture supports our employees’ professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars and trade shows, as well as continuing education classes and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA Team presenting information sessions of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits and, AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances our retirement benefits. And finally our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm.

Why This Role Matters

• Hyperscale and mission critical programs demand exceptional electrical rigor: resilient power architecture, coordinated protection, and constructable documentation delivered on aggressive schedules.

• This role provides senior technical leadership to support repeatable, high-quality delivery for complex data center campuses and expansions.

• You will influence design standards, mentor team members, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients, contractors, utilities, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for mission critical and hyperscale data center projects from programming/basis of design through construction documents and construction administration.

• Develop power system architecture and documentation including single-line diagrams, load summaries, equipment schedules, and room layouts for MV/LV distribution.

• Design and coordinate systems including utility service, transformers, switchgear/switchboards, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, grounding/bonding, and lighting.

• Coordinate with utilities on service requirements, fault duty, metering, protection, and energization sequencing.

• Direct and/or review short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies (in-house or with study partners) and integrate results into the design.

• Drive interdisciplinary coordination (mechanical, controls, FP, structural/architectural, BIM/VDC) to resolve clearances, routing, constructability, and phasing.

• Perform senior-level QA/QC reviews to ensure code compliance, client standards alignment, and consistent deliverable quality across program work.

• Support client and contractor engagement: design reviews, OAC meetings, RFIs/submittals, field observations, and technical issue resolution.

• Mentor designers and engineers; support development of details, templates, and repeatable standards for program delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with significant mission critical/data center delivery; hyperscale experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead projects and produce coordinated construction documents (SD/DD/CD) in a multi-discipline environment.

• Strong working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70; familiarity with electrical safety concepts and NFPA 70E principles.

• Experience designing MV/LV power distribution and mission critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, transfer schemes).

• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD; comfort coordinating in a BIM/VDC workflow.

• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and contractors.

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (typically 10-25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a defined period.

• Experience working within hyperscale client standards, repeatable modular design approaches, and program-level QA/QC.

• Familiarity with TIA-942 and resiliency/tier concepts as applicable to data center program requirements.

• Experience with power system analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower (or equivalent).

• Experience with fast-track delivery, design-assist, and complex energization/phasing constraints.

• Commissioning coordination experience and strong constructability mindset

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)

• Own technical delivery for one or more mission critical programs, producing high-quality packages that align with client standards and schedule expectations.

• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders (client, GC/EC, utility, commissioning) and proactively resolve technical issues.

• Improve consistency and quality through templates, details, and QA/QC practices that scale across program work.

• Mentor and upskill team members supporting the program, strengthening both capability and throughput.

• Contribute to pursuits and scoping by providing clear electrical narratives, assumptions, and effort estimates

At AHA, our success starts with our people — and we invest in creating an environment where you can grow and thrive. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we offer programs that set us apart:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – giving you a real stake in AHA’s long-term success

• Path to Partnership – a transparent, attainable leadership development framework

• Student Debt Repayment Program – direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden

• Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules – supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth

• Professional Development & Mentorship – including FE/PE exam support and structured training opportunities

At AHA, you’re not just joining an engineering firm — you’re building a career where your ideas matter and your contributions have a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AHA is an EO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veterans

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