Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects at Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company
Canada
<p>Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Projects <br />At Ehvert Mission Critical, A Salas O’Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re <br />engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our <br />team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every <br />day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus <br />on a sustainable future. <br />Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on <br />amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that <br />each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and <br />high-impact career - and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. <br />About Us: <br />Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional <br />services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We <br />know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design <br />lasting solutions for pressing challenges. <br />We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting <br />services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, <br />science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building <br />types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, <br />advanced robotics, and more. <br />Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, <br />human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing <br />professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. <br />Job Summary <br />As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering <br />electrical designs for large-scale data centers, from early design through construction <br />support. You will focus on power distribution, backup power, grounding, and system <br />reliability, contributing to projects that demand the highest standards of safety and <br />uptime. While this role is not the overall project lead, you will take ownership of <br />assigned deliverables, provide technical input during multidisciplinary coordination, and <br />support junior staff when needed. <br />Your background in power system design, substations, and industrial/utility-scale <br />projects will be valuable as you contribute to mission-critical facilities for some of the <br />largest technology clients in the world. <br />Key Responsibilities: <br /> Develop electrical system designs including MV/LV distribution, UPS, standby <br />generators, grounding, lighting, and monitoring systems. <br /> Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash studies using SKM, ETAP, or <br />EasyPower. <br /> Review drawings, calculations, and vendor documentation for accuracy and <br />compliance. <br /> Support BIM/VDC teams in the modeling and coordination of electrical systems. <br /> Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and client-specific standards. <br /> Assist with QA/QC reviews and internal design checks. <br /> Provide construction-phase support including responding to RFIs, reviewing <br />submittals, and supporting field activities. <br /> Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal <br />teams. <br />Qualifications & Experience: <br /> Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. <br /> 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with strong background in utility, <br />industrial, or mission-critical facilities (data centers, BESS, substations, power <br />plants). <br /> Hands-on expertise in MV/LV power distribution, emergency/backup power, <br />protective relaying, and redundancy strategies <br /> Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, or similar tools for system analysis; AutoCAD and <br />Revit familiarity preferred. <br /> Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and utility interconnection requirements. <br /> Professional Engineer (PE) license required (multi-state licensure a plus). <br /> Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work effectively in <br />collaborative and remote environments. <br /> Authorized to work in the United States. <br />Benefits: <br /> Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company <br /> Unique, cutting-edge data center projects <br /> Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities <br /> Supportive management and a dynamic team environment <br /> Competitive compensation package <br />Location: United States (Remote) <br />Travel: <15% <br />Equal Opportunity Employment Statement <br />Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants <br />for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard <br />to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected <br />veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other <br />characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will <br />accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. <br />Qualifications <br />Education <br />Required <br /> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited <br />institution. <br /> PE license required; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus. <br />Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <br />The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees <br />or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay <br />or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to <br />the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their <br />essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to <br />individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the <br />disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an <br />investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the <br />employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 <br />CFR 60-1.35(c)</p>
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