Electrical Engineer for Data Centers

Location: Ukraine, RemoteIndustry: Mission-Critical Facilities, Data Centers Engagement Type: Independent Contractor Agreement for Provision of Services (long-term)

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a long-term independent contractor basis.

This is an ongoing contractual engagement with a US-based company and is not limited to a single project. The role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs. You will provide services as an independent, self-employed professionalunder a formal independent contractor agreement.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume in English detailing their relevant experience.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer as an independent contract worker to support the design and coordination of cutting-edge data center projects across the U.S. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling, designing power distribution, security and life systems, standby generators and UPS systems, performing calculations, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring design accuracy using advanced BIM and electrical engineering tools. You will collaborate closely with other disciplines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to the full project lifecycle from schematic design through execution. Strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential.

What We Offer

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.

• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects

• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering

• Competitive hourly rate

• Ability to collaborate remotely

• Supportive dynamic environment

• English classes made available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Using BIM tools to virtually construct Electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines using tools such as Autodesk Revit — is a must

• Developing a thorough understanding and delivery of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule

• Determining and expediting the engineering deliverables for projects

• Developing and maintenance of the project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during the design evolution

• Designing of electrical systems including power distribution systems, UPS systems, standby generator systems, and security and life systems

• Preparing the engineering calculations, schematic designs and detailed designs

• Preparing technical documentation required for the execution of the project including, design criteria, design calculations, process flow sheets, and specification and data sheets for electrical equipment

• Reviewing of shop drawings

• Producing models and drawings in various BIM software and CAD modeling tools

Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

• Proven expertise as an electrical engineer

• Written and spoken English B1 and higher

• Experience in electrical design for industrial, residential, and commercial sectors, in medium voltage and low voltage distribution, lighting, grounding and lightning protection

• Experience in various electrical modeling software

• Hands-on experience using tools and software such as Revit Autodesk — is a must

• Experience in working on projects in a multidisciplinary environment

• Deep knowledge of electrical manufacturing processes

• Understanding of electrical engineering codes and safety standards

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize accordingly while meeting project deadlines

• Self-starters that are ambitious and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner

• Excellent communication skills

Why Us?

• Perform on high-profile, hyperscale, and AI data center projects in a rapidly expanding industry

• Collaborate with leading professionals and global clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, Uber, and Amazon

• Competitive terms of the contract

• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to advanced technologies such as BIM, VDC, digital twins, and augmented reality

Collaborate withEhvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals! Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit withinSalas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm, widely recognized for its extensive expertise and impressive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked #39 on Engineering News-Record's 2024 Top 500 Design Firms list.

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien is an industry leader in data center facility engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI data centers, designing massive data centers for global tech giants like Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems necessary to power, cool, and secure these high-demand facilities, often exceeding loads of 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.

We are recognized for our advanced engineering and construction techniques, including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and augmented reality.

Join our team at Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, and help us achieve our international engineering goals!

For more information, visit www.ehvert.com and https://salasobrien.com/.