Electrical Design Engineer Data Centers (Construction)

Company: VADD Construction Services
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Electrical Design Engineer Data Centers Company: VADD Construction Services Location: Flexible / Project-Based (Data Center Projects) Employment Type: Full-Time (or Contract, if applicable) About VADD Construction Services VADD Construction Services is a growing construction and engineering firm supporting missioncritical infrastructure projects, including hyperscale and enterprise data centers. We specialize in highreliability environments where safety, precision, and performance are nonnegotiable. Position Summary VADD Construction Services is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer Data Centers to support the design, coordination, and execution of electrical systems for missioncritical facilities. This role focuses on power distribution, redundancy, and reliability for data center environments, working closely with construction, commissioning, and client teams to deliver highquality solutions. Key Responsibilities Support electrical engineering and project execution for data center projects (greenfield, expansions, and renovations/repurposed facilities) Perform engineering calculations and develop conceptual electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, test fits, and bridging documents for turnover to the Engineer of Record (EOR) Design and evaluate electrical systems including: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution UPS systems, generators, and backup power architectures (N, N1, 2N) Switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, and RPPs Grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems Conduct site surveys and field verification to confirm constructability of conceptual electrical layouts (travel required) Coordinate with electrical equipment manufacturers and representatives to evaluate long-lead equipment, confirm lead times, and support development of construction schedules Prepare and review electrical drawings, calculations, and technical specifications Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, architectural, IT, and construction teams Participate in bid leveling by reviewing contractor scopes, identifying exclusions, and providing technical input to support award recommendations Act as an Electrical Owners Representative, supporting: EOR coordination and electrical drawing reviews Submittal reviews for compliance with contract documents and owner standards Field reviews to confirm installation compliance with approved documents (travel required) Support commissioning activities, including commissioning agent (CxA) scope review, test script review, witnessing testing as needed, and tracking open items through completion Assist with project closeout, including documentation tracking (as-builts, O&M manuals), punch/open item resolution, and turnover coordination Serve as an electrical SME throughout the project lifecyclehelping resolve field issues, coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, and providing practical solutions to keep work progressing Support load calculations, short-circuit studies, arc-flash analysis, and selective coordination Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local AHJ requirements, and client standards Collaborate with project managers to support schedules, budgets, and scope Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 5 years of electrical design experience, preferably in data centers or missioncritical facilities Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and redundancy architectures (N, N1, 2N) Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP, or similar Solid understanding of NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications Strong communication and coordination skills Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Experience with hyperscale or enterprise data center projects Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated systems testing Experience working in designbuild or fasttrack construction environments Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability, or power usage effectiveness (PUE) Work Environment & Travel Combination of office, remote, and onsite project work Occasional travel to job sites as required by project needs What We Offer Competitive compensation based on experience Opportunity to work on cuttingedge data center projects Collaborative, growthoriented team environment Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization VADD Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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