Senior Electrical Engineer

ABOUT VANTAGE DATA CENTERS

Vantage Data Centers is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equality, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

DESIGN & ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

The Development & Engineering (D&E) team drives the technology, innovation and new development of data center infrastructure across Vantage’s companywide portfolio. D&E evaluates new sites, drives cost and schedule in line with corporate goals and serve as subject matter experts across the entire project lifecycle from concept through commissioning. The team collaborates with Sales, Operations and management along the way. D&E also work hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals unlike external resources. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Vantage is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be part of a team that manages the largest individual cost center within the construction process and become engaged in all technical aspects. In this role, you will be responsible for high-level schematic system design, specification development, submittal review, design document review, management of design consultants, management of design-build contractors, oversight of installation, participation in commissioning, and transition to operations. Regular teamwork and coordination is required with mechanical and BMS designers/contractors as well as the construction management team and the equipment procurement team. You will be presented with complex engineering challenges and be asked to bring them to resolution with all the tools at your disposal. You will ensure existing standards are executed and enhanced for each project. You will evaluate designs and provide engineering analysis to balance CAPEX and OPEX costs. Some client interface is necessary throughout design and construction. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participate in all aspects of electrical design and engineering including conceptual design, basis of design, scope of work, development of construction documents
• Drive project level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team
• Create and/or review project plans and specifications
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analyses
• Interface and lead electrical design consultants and design-build contractors on a per-project basis
• Oversee review process of engineering studies of all types
• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings
• Visit manufacturing plants for Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment matter expert responsible for technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analysis
• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings

DUTIES

• Creation and/or review of the following: Project specifications, schematic drawings, design and construction documents, submittals, sequence of operations, conduit fill and cable pull calculations, commissioning scripts
• Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members
• Review, comment and process project plans and actively participate at various gating approvals
• Participation in on-site job walks and meetings
• Participation in FWT of critical equipment
• Review complete sequence of operations for all designed electrical systems
• Review documentation for the electrical part of the commissioning efforts of each project
• Support Site Operations to troubleshoot /tune existing systems
• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment, and system submittals
• Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all subject areas to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamline and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions
• Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on return on investment and IRR analysis
• Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementation led by the Innovation Engineering team as part of the company’s Intellectual Property (IP) initiative
• Attend project design team meetings and ensure the constructed product meets engineering standards and specifications
• Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability
• Provide project coordination and commissioning support
• Utilize engineering analysis programs and professional judgment to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents including:
• Lighting photometric studies
• Short-circuit and over-current protection device coordination studies
• Arc Flash mitigation studies
• Distribution analysis, including: voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations
• Management of internal and external design teams and design consultants
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred
• 7 years of experience in electrical power design and construction required, 8-12 years preferred
• Data Center and/or Mission Critical experience is required
• Experience with NA construction markets required, experience with EU construction markets preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc and ETAP modeling software
• Understanding of Revit, BIM and Navisworks environments
• Solid understanding of critical power infrastructure within a data center project from external power supply, to end circuit supply to the racks
• Working knowledge of current National Electrical Code.
• National and international travel required and is expected to be 10 to 15%, but may increase over time as the business evolves

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

• Salary Range: $120-135K Base + Bonus
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer