Senior Electrical Engineer

Iron Mountain

. Lead electrical strategy, design criteria, assurance plans, and review gates for major data center builds, campus phases, customer deployments, and operational upgrades from early concept through commissioning .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $123,500 - $164,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading electrical strategy and design for data centers, with a strong focus on critical power systems, utility interconnections, and commissioning requirements. Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards of technical accountability.

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Electrical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer LicenseCritical Power Systems KnowledgeData Center Design ExperienceTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Power-System StudiesProtective Relay CoordinationUtility InterconnectionsCommissioning RequirementsElectrical ResilienceCapital Cost ManagementEfficiency OptimizationSchedule Risk ManagementRoot-Cause Failure InvestigationGlobal Standard Design Development

Soft Skills

Credible Negotiation SkillsEffective Communication SkillsMentoring AbilityInfluencing SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Data CenterMission-Critical SystemsTechnical Capital ProgramsElectrical StrategyDesign CriteriaOperational UpgradesSupply Chain CollaborationOwner Furnished Contractor Installed EquipmentPower-Quality PerformanceGrounding/Earthing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrical strategy, design criteria, assurance plans, and review gates for major data center builds, campus phases, customer deployments, and operational upgrades from early concept through commissioning
Review consultant designs, calculations, specifications, and submittals
Develop and maintain global standard designs and Basis of Design (BOD) documents
Govern discipline deviations within delegated authority
Lead technical evaluations for utility interconnections, HV/MV/LV distribution, standby generation, UPS systems, battery energy storage, grounding/earthing, and power-quality performance
Partner with Supply Chain on product strategies and technical evaluations for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment
Lead root-cause failure investigations for major operational incidents and incorporate lessons learned into global standards
Collaborate across Design Management, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and Solutions Engineering
Mentor and peer-review less experienced engineers
Serve as senior technical reviewer for complex, high-risk electrical systems and raise global discipline capability through technical leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 10+ years of relevant experience
Substantial technical accountability for complex data center, mission-critical, or major technical capital programs
In-depth knowledge of critical power systems, power-system studies, protective relay coordination, codes/standards, utility interconnections, and commissioning requirements
Proven ability to balance power architecture, electrical resilience, capital costs, efficiency, utility constraints, and schedule risks
Credible negotiation and communication skills to influence consultants, equipment manufacturers, and cross-functional leadership without formal line-management authority
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer/Chartered Engineer license preferred
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off
Holiday schedules
Flexible work options
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Wellness plans
Retirement plans
Continuous learning
Technical leadership opportunities
Career advancement across a global organization