Associate Director Electrical Engineer Data Center Construction

Turner and Townsend are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on data center design and operations. This role will lead electrical engineering initiatives for mission-critical facilities ensuring reliability scalability and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy

  • Oversee electrical engineering design for data center projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Develop and implement electrical infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams ensuring technical excellence and adherence to best practices.

• Design & Technical Expertise

  • Lead design of power distribution systems UPS generators switchgear and grounding systems.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC IEEE NFPA and other relevant codes.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and IT teams for integrated solutions.

• Project Management

  • Manage budgets schedules and resources for multiple projects.
  • Coordinate with vendors contractors and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and approve electrical drawings specifications and calculations.

• Risk & Reliability

  • Implement redundancy strategies (N1 2N) for critical systems.
  • Conduct failure mode analysis and develop contingency plans.
  • Ensure uptime and reliability targets are met or exceeded.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (Masters preferred).
• Experience: 10 years in electrical engineering with at least 5 years in data center design or operations.
• Certifications: PE license strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Expertise in power systems load calculations and energy efficiency.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute) and data center best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale data center projects (hyperscale or enterprise).
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration and sustainability practices.
• Experience with BIM and electrical modeling software.

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time