[Hiring] Senior Engineer, Electrical / Mission Critical @AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Role Description

Hyperscale and mission critical programs demand exceptional electrical rigor: resilient power architecture, coordinated protection, and constructable documentation delivered on aggressive schedules.

This role provides senior technical leadership to support repeatable, high-quality delivery for complex data center campuses and expansions.

You will influence design standards, mentor team members, and serve as a trusted technical partner to clients, contractors, utilities, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design for mission critical and hyperscale data center projects from programming/basis of design through construction documents and construction administration.
• Develop power system architecture and documentation including single-line diagrams, load summaries, equipment schedules, and room layouts for MV/LV distribution.
• Design and coordinate systems including utility service, transformers, switchgear/switchboards, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs/RPPs, grounding/bonding, and lighting.
• Coordinate with utilities on service requirements, fault duty, metering, protection, and energization sequencing.
• Direct and/or review short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies (in-house or with study partners) and integrate results into the design.
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination (mechanical, controls, FP, structural/architectural, BIM/VDC) to resolve clearances, routing, constructability, and phasing.
• Perform senior-level QA/QC reviews to ensure code compliance, client standards alignment, and consistent deliverable quality across program work.
• Support client and contractor engagement: design reviews, OAC meetings, RFIs/submittals, field observations, and technical issue resolution.
• Mentor designers and engineers; support development of details, templates, and repeatable standards for program delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience with significant mission critical/data center delivery; hyperscale experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead projects and produce coordinated construction documents (SD/DD/CD) in a multi-discipline environment.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC/NFPA 70; familiarity with electrical safety concepts and NFPA 70E principles.
• Experience designing MV/LV power distribution and mission critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, transfer schemes).
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD; comfort coordinating in a BIM/VDC workflow.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions with clients, utilities, and contractors.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed (typically 10-25%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a defined period.
• Experience working within hyperscale client standards, repeatable modular design approaches, and program-level QA/QC.
• Familiarity with TIA-942 and resiliency/tier concepts as applicable to data center program requirements.
• Experience with power system analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower (or equivalent).
• Experience with fast-track delivery, design-assist, and complex energization/phasing constraints.
• Commissioning coordination experience and strong constructability mindset.

What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months)

• Own technical delivery for one or more mission critical programs, producing high-quality packages that align with client standards and schedule expectations.
• Establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders (client, GC/EC, utility, commissioning) and proactively resolve technical issues.
• Improve consistency and quality through templates, details, and QA/QC practices that scale across program work.
• Mentor and upskill team members supporting the program, strengthening both capability and throughput.
• Contribute to pursuits and scoping by providing clear electrical narratives, assumptions, and effort estimates.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – giving you a real stake in AHA’s long-term success.
• Path to Partnership – a transparent, attainable leadership development framework.
• Student Debt Repayment Program – direct financial support to help reduce student loan burden.
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules – supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth.
• Professional Development & Mentorship – including FE/PE exam support and structured training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AHA is an EO/AA Employer – M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Staffing Firms Notice

AHA does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing firms unless a current, executed agreement is in place and has been expressly invited by AHA to submit candidates for a specific search.