Electrical Engineer II

Job Description

Our client provides customer solutions through feasibility studies, design and engineering services, turnkey EPC delivery, surveys, constructability reviews, consulting studies and design-build services.

The Electrical Engineer II will support commercial, industrial, renewable, and mission-critical projects, including data center electrical infrastructure and substation design. This role requires independent technical execution, collaboration across disciplines, and direct client/project engagement.

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for leading portions of multi-discipline design projects related to power distribution, substation design, renewable energy systems, and mission-critical facilities such as data centers. This role includes performing engineering analyses, developing designs, supporting construction, and mentoring junior staff while working under general supervision of senior engineers or project managers.

Responsibilities:

• Produce preliminary and final design drawings using computer aided drafting systems for: o Power distribution systems – commercial, industrial, etc. o Substations, switchgear o Data center electrical infrastructure o Renewable energy collection systems

• Perform engineering calculations such as: o Load flow, short circuit, coordination, and voltage drop o Equipment sizing and conductor selection o Grounding, underground thermal ampacity, and cable pulling

• Apply and interpret applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, utility standards).

• Lead portions of project design efforts, coordinating with civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.

• Assist Senior Engineers with system design to ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support overall construction schedule.

• Perform field surveys and prepare accurate field sketches; record verifications, prepare documentation and construction prints.

• Field check design layouts and provide technical support for construction, including participation in construction planning, execution, quality control, and completion of the work.

• Maintain project records for assigned work, package records per contract requirements and facilitate turnover to the client’s representative.

• Responsible for ongoing communication and timely identification of issues to the PE and pending or actual changes to the work performed that may impact costs, schedule, contract or customer relationship.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 3-6 years of relevant Electrical Engineering experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar software is required
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and applicable codes
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and manage multiple priorities
• Travel as needed
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) required or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Experience with substation design (e.g., one-line diagrams, protection schemes, grounding systems)
• Experience with data center design (tiered/redundant systems, backup generation, UPS systems)
• Familiarity with design and analysis software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower)
• Knowledge of utility interconnection requirements and coordination
• Experience reviewing construction drawings and supporting commissioning activities

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].