Direct Hire - DCN Electrical Engineer - ETO

Electrical Engineer – Data Center / EPC Design

Location: Houston, TX (Local Candidates Only)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $100K – $150K Base + 10%–20% Performance Bonus
*No Relocation*

Job Summary

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support large-scale Hyperscale Data Center projects across design, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases. This role will support EPC modular engineering efforts with a focus on electrical systems design, technical documentation, vendor coordination, and power distribution infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have experience in data center electrical engineering, EPC environments, low-voltage systems, ETAP analysis, and electrical design deliverables. This individual will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, construction, and clients to ensure electrical systems meet customer requirements, safety standards, and industry codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve electrical drawings, designs, and technical documentation
• Support design and development planning/review sessions
• Prepare Technical Requisitions (TRs) for electrical and fire protection systems
• Review vendor quotations and provide procurement feedback
• Develop electrical engineering deliverables including:
  • Electrical load lists
  • Cable sizing and schedules
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Earthing/grounding systems
  • Lighting studies
  • Material Take-Offs (MTOs)
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Perform ETAP arc flash and electrical system analysis
• Support manufacturing and commissioning troubleshooting efforts
• Analyze electrical systems for load balancing, capacity planning, and optimization
• Participate in customer review meetings and provide technical support during construction
• Respond to RFIs and attend site visits/project meetings as needed
• Recommend innovative solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• PE License strongly preferred

Experience

• 2–10 years of Electrical Engineering experience
• Experience within EPC and modular engineering environments
• Data center infrastructure experience strongly preferred
• Experience with:
  • Low voltage systems
  • Electrical load lists
  • RFQs
  • Data sheets
  • ETAP arc flash analysis
  • Power distribution systems
  • UPS systems
  • Diesel generators
  • Switchgear
  • Transfer switches
  • Critical facility electrical systems
• Familiarity with hyperscale/high-density data centers preferred
• Experience with CAD/BIM software and fast-track design/build projects

Required Software & Technical Skills

Advanced/Required

• ETAP
• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office 365
• PDF Editing Software
• Dialux

Preferred/Operational

• SAP
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360
• AutoCAD
• Navisworks Manager/Freedom