Lead Mission Critical Electrical Engineer

LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Data Center / Mission Critical: Design resilient power systems. Lead complex projects. Help deliver facilities where uptime is essential.

Position Summary ====================

The Lead Electrical Engineer will oversee the full electrical design cycle and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary design staff, project managers, clients, contractors, and vendors. This role is responsible for leading complex electrical design assignments from concept through construction.

The successful candidate will produce construction documents, develop and edit specifications, guide design teams, and lead construction administration. Day-to-day work is self-directed, with high-level direction provided for new projects and assignments. What You Will Do ====================

Lead Electrical Engineering

Design | Approximately 60%

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• Lead the design of resilient medium- and low-voltage electrical infrastructure for mission critical facilities, including equipment layouts, one-line diagrams, and system distribution from conceptual design through construction.
• Design systems that support high availability and continuous operation using appropriate redundant power systems.
• Develop designs incorporating standby generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, automatic and static transfer switches, paralleling switchgear, power distribution units (PDUs), and associated critical power infrastructure.
• Independently perform intermediate-to-advanced engineering calculations, analyses, equipment selection, and code evaluations.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prepare or review project specifications in book or sheet format.
• Support proposal development, including project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify potential scope changes and help develop strategies to control cost and schedule impacts.
• Serve as a trusted technical contact for clients and help build effective, long-term relationships.
• Provide direction and technical guidance to engineers, designers, interns, and other project staff.

Lead Preconstruction Activities | Approximately 15%

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• Perform site investigation and document existing building and infrastructure conditions.
• Collect field data and technical information required for design and construction documents.
• Prepare technical reports, design narratives, basis-of-design documentation, and construction documents.

Lead Construction Administration | Approximately 25%

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• Work as a lead or contributing member of the engineering team in close coordination with project management.
• Review shop drawings, product data, and contractor submittals for conformance with the design intent.
• Review and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
• Participate in site observations, punch-list development, issue resolution, and project closeout.

Role Requirements

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• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of eight years of electrical engineering experience, including demonstrated design experience for mission critical or other high-availability facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, grounding, lighting, life safety systems, and critical-facility electrical design.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, life safety requirements, and energy conservation codes.
• Experience with electrical system studies and design software calculations, including short-circuit coordination, and arc-flash studies; equipment sizing; feeder and voltage-drop calculations; and lighting calculations.
• Proficiency producing construction drawings and visual aids in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to perform code analysis and select equipment, conductors, and wiring methods that meet project and code requirements.
• Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information clearly in writing, in meetings, and directly with clients.
• Ability to lead teams, delegate work, manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate work under schedule pressure.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a remote team environment through strong communication, organization, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to comply with company and site-specific safety requirements.

Relevant Project Experience

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Strong candidates will have experience delivering electrical systems for one or more of the following:

• Hyperscale data centers
• Enterprise data centers
• AI computing infrastructure
• Healthcare facilities
• Semiconductor facilities
• Other high-availability environments

Travel

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• Travel of up to 10% may be required and may include locations throughout the United States.
• Business travel may include client and project sites, internal meetings, business development activities, industry conferences, and other work-related commitments.

Success in This Role

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• Delivers assigned tasks and project milestones on time and within budget.
• Produces coordinated, accurate, constructible documents that reflect sound engineering judgment.
• Anticipates risks, communicates issues early, and follows through on commitments.
• Builds trust with clients and teammates through responsiveness, clarity, and consistent technical leadership.
• Balances innovation and efficiency with quality, security, safety, and professional responsibility.

GPD passionately believes that everyone on our team knows they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put in the time and effort to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…

OUR PROMISE

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

OUR STORY

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients.

Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of almost 900 professionals working in 15 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.