Senior Electrical Engineer, Global

Senior Electrical Engineer, Global

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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, EMEA, 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.

Innovation Engineering Department

The Innovation Engineering team is responsible for the development of standards, templates, specifications, and owner’s requirements documents in support of Vantage’s global growth, most notably leading the Vantage prototyping effort known as OneDesign.

The team collaborates with all multi-functional teams within Vantage to drive prototypical designs for global deployment to ensure high quality, consistent product deployments in alignment with constantly evolving internal and external customer requirements.

In addition to standards development, the Innovation Engineering team is responsible for leading due diligence assessment of merger and acquisition opportunities, and development of design requirements for customer build-to-suit opportunities.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations : Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA or can be based remotely. #LI-Remote

Vantage is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Innovation Engineering team, which is responsible for the standardization of products across Vantage’s companywide portfolio.

In this role, you will lead the design development of microgrid solutions, on-site power generation, and high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, and MV transformers.

You will also develop associated standards and specifications to establish a robust procurement program. The role requires regular teamwork and coordination with architects, other engineering disciplines, procurement, and the facility operations team.

You will collaborate with regional design and execution teams to ensure new standards are established and existing standards are implemented, incorporating necessary enhancements into standard designs and specifications.

Essential Job Functions

Design and Engineering Leadership :

• Lead design and engineering efforts for high-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, and transformers.
• Supervise the development of microgrid solutions, including system-level architecture and integration with renewable energy sources that can operate in grid-connected or island mode.
• Collaborate with mechanical counterparts to develop and optimize central utility plants design and required electrical interface.

Standards and Specifications Development :

• Develop, maintain, and update standards and reference designs, including electrical block diagrams and single line diagrams, to enable rapid deployment with minimal site adaptation.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop on-site power generation solutions and optimize central utility plants design.

Innovation and Implementation :

• Drive innovation by implementing emerging technologies, product developments, and patents to enhance Vantage’s competitive advantage.
• Ensure consistent design execution through coordination and handoff to internal and external project resources for site adaptation of program prototypes.

Technical Oversight and Coordination :

• Provide oversight and review of program-level design plans, equipment, and system submittals.
• Conduct value engineering analyses and provide system recommendations based on return on investment (ROI) and internal rate of return (IRR) analysis.
• Coordinate heavily with internal engineering teams across all fields to ensure products delivered to operations are streamlined and optimized to meet business needs.

Engineering Analysis :

• Use engineering analysis programs and professional judgement to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents, including :
• Load Analysis and Failure Scenario Calculation.
• Short-circuit and overcurrent protection device coordination studies.
• Arc Flash mitigation studies.
• Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank head effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations.
• Lighting photometric studies.

Quality Assurance :

• Visit manufacturing plants for Factory Witness Testing (FWT) of critical equipment.
• Ensure quality and reliability of designs through rigorous testing and validation processes.

Additional Duties :

Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.

Experience :

• 5-7 years of experience with microgrids, high-voltage electrical system design and construction required.
• Data Center and / or mission critical experience is preferred.

Skills :

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc, and ETAP modeling software.
• Solid understanding of critical power infrastructure within a data center.
• Solid understanding of all building and fire codes ordinances.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• National and International Travel required is expected to be up to 10-15% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;

walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details :

• Salary Range : $150,000 - $165,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations).
• 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. #LI-AP2

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.

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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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