Electrical Engineer Technical Lead, Data Centers - Remote; U.S
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Electrical Engineer Technical Lead, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)
- Full-time
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
- Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
- Work Location Model:
Hybrid - Primary
Location:
US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
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AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer Technical Lead, Data Center specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers to act as Data Center Electrical Engineer Lead.
The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience working with high-density data centers.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement electrical systems for hyper-scale data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
Monitor and maintain the electrical systems, including performing preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs
Develop and implement electrical safety procedures and training programs for technicians and other staff
Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.
Provides specialized technical input to supporting staff, acting as a mentor and leader for mid-level engineers
Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large, complex projects
Leads technical client relationships and plays a major role in selling
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus eight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA
70)
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
Experience working with building information modeling (BIM) software, specifically ACC Cloud.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience with data center design and…
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