Mission Critical /Data Center
PE Hybrid Electrical Dept. Head
Boston, Ma

Our client is a 70+ year old MEP Design Leader with multiple offices in the US and over 700 employees (link removed) They are currently
seeking a seasoned Electrical Engineer to serve as Electrical Department Head for our Boston office. This is a high-impact leadership role for an accomplished professional who wants to shape technical excellence, mentor talent, and influence the direction of complex, high-profile projects across mission critical and commercial markets.

Some of your responsibilities include the following:

Lead projects in the production of engineering solutions for large scale and complex data centers, and commercial projects; corroborates/coordinates with other design team members including client, site/civil and mechanical engineers to ensure electrical systems are integrated with the projects goals.
Lead the design and execution of medium voltage (typically 5kV to 35kV) distribution systems for critical infrastructure, industrial plants, or utility substations. Responsible for ensuring system reliability through detailed protection schemes and power system studies.
System Design: Develop detailed engineering designs for MV systems, including the selection and specification of transformers, switchgear, breakers, and cables.
Protection Schemes: Design and implement protection and control (P&C) schemes. This includes developing protective relay settings (e.g., SEL or Basler) and creating relaying diagrams and control schematics.
Prior experience in utility-scale microgrids or renewable energy interconnection.
Execute electrical designs in accordance with the Electrical Departments Procedures and Standards and specific client standards where applicable.
Understanding of electrical distribution equipment and workspace requirements; general power associated with mission critical data centers and experience with office, laboratories, schools; lighting layout, circuitry and lighting controls.
Use Revit to model electrical system components in accordance with the departments and clients procedures and standards
Prepare backup documentation to support design efforts including but not limited to load calculations, voltage drop calculations, lighting power density using ComCheckEZ and lighting illumination levels.
Maintains strong understanding of applicable Codes and Standards

Essential Skills & Requirements:

12-15+ years of experience designing Electrical systems in high performance facilities including measurable data center experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Working knowledge of Revit / BIM is required.
Communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
Experience with mission critical data centers is required.
Professional commitment to sustainability, LEED accreditation is a plus.
A Professional Engineering (PE) license is necessary as you will be the engineer on record for several projects.
Interview process is swift and very confidential by design
Will consider relocation for the right candidate.

Thank you