Senior Electrical Engineer - Mission Critical / Hyperscale Data Centers
📍 Austin TX or San Antonio or Remote (US-based) | Full-Time | Salary range TBC
Plan B is retained exclusively by a leading multi-discipline building systems consultancy - a recognised expert in Mission Critical, Science & Technology, and Industrial sectors with 30+ years delivering high-performance engineering solutions - to find a Senior Electrical Engineer for their growing data center team.
This is a senior technical leadership role on hyperscale and mission critical data center programmes, working alongside a highly respected engineering team.
The Role:
• Lead electrical design from basis of design through construction documents and construction administration
• Develop power system architecture - single-line diagrams, load summaries, MV/LV distribution, equipment schedules
• Design and coordinate utility services, transformers, switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, grounding, and lighting systems
• Direct short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination across mechanical, controls, FP, structural, and BIM/VDC teams
• Lead client and contractor engagement - design reviews, RFIs, submittals, and field issue resolution
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to repeatable design standards
What our client is looking for:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with a strong mission critical / data center focus
• Hyperscale data center experience strongly preferred
• Solid knowledge of NEC / NFPA 70 and electrical safety principles
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD; comfortable in BIM/VDC workflows
• Strong communicator, able to lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and contractors
Desirable:
• PE licence (or actively working toward one)
• Familiarity with TIA-942 and data center resiliency/tier concepts
• Experience with power system analysis tools (SKM, ETAP, EasyPower or similar)
• Fast-track, design-assist, and complex energisation/phasing experience
• Commissioning coordination background
What's on offer:
• Fully remote role with occasional site visits (typically 10–25% travel)
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits
• Partial ESOP - share in the company's success
• Structured path to partnership / leadership
• Genuine investment in your professional development - training, industry events, CPD, and more
Interested? Send me a direct message or hit apply below and I'll be in touch within 48 hours. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.