Senior Electrical Engineer- Data Center
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior level Data Center Electrical Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to act as front line when it comes to hands-on electrical equipment troubleshooting. This opportunity will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPS units, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Design and develop electrical systems for data centers, including power distribution, backup power, and grounding systems.
- Perform load calculations, fault analysis, and power quality assessments to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, IT professionals, and facility managers, to integrate electrical systems with other data center components.
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, such as NEC, IEEE, and local building codes.
- Lead incident response efforts to resolve facility-related issues, including power outages, cooling failures, and environmental alarms. Implement corrective actions swiftly to minimize downtime.
- Provide on-call support during off hours for the assigned data centers. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Active TS/SCI POLY
- Must have at least a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10 years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on operation and maintenance in data center infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical systems, backup generators, and fire suppression systems.
- Strong knowledge of the electrical systems involved in critical data center operations such as: feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) units, Power Distribution Units (PDUs)。
- Proficiency in electrical design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Top Secret SCI w/PolygraphThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $155,600.00 - $280,100.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
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Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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