- Salary
- $200k – $225k/yr
- Location
- Virginia
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Lead
- Closing date
- Today
Description
Electrical Engineering Lead Data Centres | Fully Remote U.S. Opportunity
We are recruiting for a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead to support the delivery of high-profile hyperscale data center projects across the United States.
This is an excellent opportunity for you, an ambitious Electrical Engineering Lead who wants to work on globally recognised data centre developments while enjoying remote working flexibility, career progression, and exposure to some of the industry's most complex and technically challenging projects. The position offers a clear pathway into senior leadership and significant client-facing responsibility.
The Role As an Electrical Engineering Lead, you will take ownership of the electrical design and delivery of large-scale data centre infrastructure projects. You will play a critical role in ensuring performance, reliability, efficiency, and compliance across complex power systems while leading multidisciplinary project teams.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for hyperscale data centres.
- Deliver medium and low-voltage power distribution solutions including UPS, generators, ATS, MV/LV systems, switchgear, transformers, and PDUs.
- Support backup power and emergency power system design.
- Oversee electrical schematics, technical drawings, and bills of materials.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEC, and relevant industry standards.
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and engineering teams to develop project specifications and budgets.
- Analyse electrical systems for capacity planning, load balancing, and energy optimisation.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers within the team.
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout project delivery.
- Contribute to the successful execution of large, complex engineering projects.
What You'll Need
- Strong experience as an Electrical Engineering Lead, Senior Electrical Engineer, or similar leadership role.
- Proven background delivering data centre or mission-critical facility projects.
- Expertise in electrical power distribution systems and infrastructure design.
- Strong understanding of NEC, IEC, and relevant electrical regulations.
- Experience leading engineering teams and client relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple technical deliverables across complex projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional Engineering registration or equivalent would be advantageous.
What's In It For You
- Up to $225,000 base salary
- Fully remote position
- Approximately 15% travel
- Unlimited PTO
- Opportunity to work with leading hyperscale and AI infrastructure clients
- Exposure to global engineering teams and major international clients.
- Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development.
- Highly visible, client-facing role with significant technical influence.
- Diverse project portfolio within a rapidly growing sector.
Apply Now If you're an experienced Electrical Engineering Lead looking for a remote opportunity where you can shape major data centre projects and accelerate your career, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to find out more or send your CV today for a confidential discussion.
About Energi People
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