Senior Electrical Engineer-Data Centers

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Electrical Engineer reports to the VP of Engineering and is primarily responsible for electrical engineering efforts related to a portfolio of data center projects which can include new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment standards, development of design standards, processes, and procedures.

This role will support long-term business strategies aligned with key Prime stakeholders to support the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects.

This role reports to the VP of Engineering

What you'll do

Design and Construction Support:

• Performs engineering tasks, primarily electrical, to support master planning/concept designs as part of PDC’s investment planning, review, and approval process.
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) for design services.
• Reviews and performs bid levelling/scope verification for design services proposals.
• Working towards being an electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Reviews consultants' engineering calculations and performs independent engineering/cost analysis as assigned.
• Supports the design and construction team to provide detailed owner review of design and construction deliverables such as early design packages, drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, Requests for Information (RFI’s), and informal coordination.
• Opines on proposed deviations to the standards or the requirements.
• Researches new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical, telecom, and low voltage equipment and related components.
• Conducts value engineering analyses and provides system recommendations based on ROI and simple payback in collaboration with construction cost estimator(s).
• Performs review of Integrated Automation System (IAS) points list and sequences of operation authored by others.
• IAS includes BAS/BMS (HVAC controls), EPMS (Electrical controls), and DCIM (Customer portal)
• Utilizes engineering analysis programs (or reviewing works created by others) along with engineering judgment to analyse the following:
• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations.
• Normal and failure mode load and electrical block sizing calculations.
• Electrical coordination and Arc Flash studies (e.g. SKM PTW).
• Power distribution analysis and underground heat calculations (e.g. ETAP).
• Lighting calculations (e.g. AGI32).

Customer Interface and Facility Support:

• Attends various design and construction related meetings with other PDC stakeholders, design consultants, and construction partners.
• Most meetings will be virtual with some on-site meetings required on an as-needed basis.
• Participates in Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment when assigned.
• Participates in technical meetings with customers when assigned.
• Participates in on-site commissioning (Cx) support of Level 4 and Level 5 Cx efforts when assigned.
• Troubleshoots electrical system challenges/issues when assigned.
• Responds on an as-needed basis to emergencies.

Innovation and collaboration:

• Supports innovation & development in concert with the VP of Engineering and other PDC stakeholders including investigation of new products and services, and how they will be assimilated into PDC standards.
• Collaborates with Operations teams to ensure design standards and best practices align with their requirements.
• Method Of Procedure (MOP) review and validation with Operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college.
• A valid P.E. license is highly preferred.
• Mission critical and/or data center electrical design and construction is a plus.
• Proficient in Bluebeam (or similar PDF software), Teams, Excel, and Word software preferred.
• Understanding of CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks and power modelling software such as SKM PTW ETAP preferred.
• Understanding of applicable construction codes with an emphasis on the International Building Code (IBC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred.
• Understanding of data center industry standards (e.g. ASHRAE TC9.9, BICSI Data Center Standards) preferred.

Benefits

• Total Compensation: $220K - $245K, Inclusive of Base + annual performance bonus, varying upon skillset and experience.
• 401k up to a 4% employer match which is fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick Days

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
 
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

#LI-Remote