Electrical Engineer (Canada)

Location: US, Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers
Travel: Required as per project needs

Role Summary:

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. This is a remote role focused on supporting the design and coordination of complex electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across the United States.

In this position, you will work closely with senior engineers and project teams to develop, model, and document electrical systems including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and more. You’ll contribute to the design process using advanced BIM tools and help ensure projects meet the highest standards for performance and reliability.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of engineering while collaborating with global tech leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Google.

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects

• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment

• Career growth potential

• Competitive salary

• Competitive benefits package: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.

• Opportunity to participate in company’s retirement plan

• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options
  

What You Will Do:

• Lead electrical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States.

• Design, model, and simulate electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers.

• Develop electrical systems including power distribution, UPS, standby generators, and security systems.

• Prepare engineering calculations, schematic designs, and detailed designs.

• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.

• Review shop drawings and ensure compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.

• Use BIM tools to virtually construct electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines.

• Assist in coordinating projects, including on-site supervision.

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.

• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.
  

What We Expect:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.

• Experience with data center projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus but not required.

• Knowledge of electrical systems including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and energy efficiency principles.

• Clear understanding of NEC, IEEE, and international electrical codes relevant to mission-critical facilities.

• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software

• Experience performing power system studies (short circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis) using SKM, Etap, or EasyPower Software.

• Experience performing underground ductbank ampacity/heat (Neher-McGrath) studies.

• Good understanding of electrical systems design, including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and security systems.

• Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.

• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.

• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

• Dynamic environment fostering innovation and exposure to advanced technologies such as digital twins, BIM/VDC, and computational design tools

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas O’Brien - a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O'Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their relevant experience.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/.