Director – Electrical Engineering, Technical Delivery

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. Lead owner-furnished, contractor-installed electrical equipment strategy, specifications, procurement support, factory testing, integration, and deployment across multiple live projects .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing mission-critical projects, particularly in data centers, with a strong focus on electrical equipment strategy, procurement, and integration. Proficient in technical decision-making under pressure while ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mission-Critical Project ManagementUtility Interconnection ExpertiseElectrical PE CertificationHands-On Equipment KnowledgeProficiency with AutoCAD

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Hard Skills

Electrical Equipment StrategyMedium-Voltage DistributionDiesel GeneratorsUPS and BatteriesSwitchgearTransformersPDUsEPMS/SCADADesign StandardizationFactory Testing

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTechnical Decision-MakingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelTeamsPowerPointBluebeamAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical PE

Industry Keywords

Hyperscale ProjectsColocation ProjectsConstruction SafetyCritical Power ArchitectureFactory Witness Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead owner-furnished, contractor-installed electrical equipment strategy, specifications, procurement support, factory testing, integration, and deployment across multiple live projects
Serve as the subject matter expert for utility interconnection, medium-voltage distribution, diesel generators, UPS and batteries, switchgear, transformers, PDUs, EPMS/SCADA, grounding, and critical power architecture
Drive design standardization and constructability for repeatable, faster project delivery
Make technical decisions under schedule pressure and hold vendors and engineers of record accountable to the package
Support factory witness testing and verify shipped equipment matches approved submittals
Hand a deployable, documented system to construction and commissioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 or more years in mission-critical or data center experience
Experience with hyperscale or colocation projects from concept through commissioning, not design-only and not operations-only
Ability to run more than one project at once and make technical decisions without a long review cycle
Hands-on equipment knowledge, including factory or gallery experience
Proficiency with Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat
Electrical PE strongly preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment and prepare written reports and documentation
Valid driver’s license when on-site presence or travel between work locations is an essential function
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to drive between job sites and access active construction zones, raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, construction noise, vibrations, and odors
Required use of PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Relocation assistance