ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Location : Houston, TX, US, 77002

Company : LanceSoft

Date Posted : 4 October 2024

Job Type : Other

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Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston TX 77042
Duration: Direct Hire
Hours: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (Mon - Fri)
Description:
  • The role of Electrical Engineer is to support the Engineering Lead and Product Engineering Manager.
  • They will be accountable for the electrical scope and systems in large scale data centers across the design, construction, assembly, testing, installation, and commissioning phases.
  • The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs; interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the electrical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer's requirements and Industrial Standards.
  • The Electrical Engineer will play a critical role with supporting the plant during the manufacturing stage.
  • They will also be assisting various stakeholders in troubleshooting site installation and commissioning problems.
  • The Engineer will support the goals and programs established by the management team.
These roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Checking and approving drawings, information, and documentation which meets Industrial standards to enable the manufacturing group and other departments to produce Data Center Infrastructure Modules.
  • Attend and initiate Design and Development Planning and Review session to meet customer's and industry's need.
  • Prepare TRs (Technical Requisitions) for electrical systems, fire systems, and various components.
  • Review vendor quotations and provide feedback to procurement team.
  • Prepare and complete various electrical engineering deliverable drawings, documents, and calculations such as electrical load list, cable sizing / schedule, single line diagrams.
  • Design and complete earthing protection systems.
  • Design and complete lighting studies and system.
  • Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials).
  • Ability and willingness to think outside of the box to find creative and innovative solutions to reduce costs while managing impact to quality, cost, or schedule.
  • Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs and applications.
  • Interprets, organizes, executes assignments in a self-driven and self-sufficient manner.
  • Makes decisions independently on technical problems and methods and represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions.
  • Applies advanced or state-of-the-art knowledge and experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
  • The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work usually results from progressive experience.
  • Supervision received is essentially administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
  • Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization.
  • Stays 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 product line.
  • Represent company with customers during review meetings. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, responding to their inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs and addressing any issues that arise.
  • Attend job site visits, project meetings, and commissioning activities as needed.
Educational:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
  • Professional Engineering License (Strongly Preferred)
Experience:
  • A minimum of 7 years' experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure.
  • Ability to produce drawings/sketches to illustrate design/ideas.
  • General knowledge and direct experience with the construction, operation, and maintenance of data center or building electrical systems.
  • Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments
  • Understand the principle of electrical power and its components, procedures, and standards for power system equipment sizing and design.
  • Understands the purpose of electrical system for facility.
Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited to
  • IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
  • IBC - International Building Code
  • OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • NEC - National Electric Code
  • NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
  • Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) software.
  • Fast track design/build projects and or multiple significant upgrade projects
  • Detailed understanding of UPS (uninterruptable power sources), diesel generators, medium and low voltage electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic/static transfer switches, electrical control systems, low voltage rectification systems, and other critical electrical equipment found within data centers.
  • Familiarity with medium and high voltage power distribution systems design
  • Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and system design within data center driving or affecting electrical scope.
  • Direct experience in negotiating with regulatory agencies regarding departures from code and ultimately achieving design approval and permitting.
Computer Skills:
  • Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
  • PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
  • ETAP
  • Dialux
  • Operational knowledge in:
  • SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)
  • Solid Works
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Navisworks Manager / Freedom
Language:
  • Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
General:
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
  • Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
  • Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.
Communication Skills:
  • Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
  • Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a cross-functional team.