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About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

We are seeking a Senior EPMS Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, development, and implementation of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for mission-critical projects. This role will focus on developing real-time power monitoring, system integration, data analytics, and advanced reporting solutions for data centers and high-reliability infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with power monitoring software, SCADA integration, communication protocols, and power system analysis.

The Specifics of the Role

• Design and implement Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) for mission-critical facilities, ensuring high reliability and performance.
• Develop real-time monitoring and analytics solutions to track power usage, energy efficiency, and system reliability.
• Configure and integrate EPMS with SCADA, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Electrical Infrastructure for seamless operation.
• Program and troubleshoot EPMS software and hardware components, including power meters, gateways, and data acquisition devices.
• Define network architecture for EPMS, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, controls engineers, IT teams, and commissioning specialists to ensure EPMS functionality aligns with project requirements.
• Develop custom dashboards, alarms, and reporting tools to enhance operational visibility.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee system deployment, commissioning, and validation.
• Provide technical support and training to end users on EPMS operation and maintenance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies in power monitoring, IoT, and AI-driven analytics to enhance system capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical power monitoring, controls engineering, or automation, with at least 5 years in mission-critical environments (data centers, advanced manufacturing, etc.).
• Expertise in EPMS software platforms (Schneider Electric Power Monitoring Expert, Eaton Foreseer, Siemens EPMS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of power metering devices, SCADA/HMI interfaces, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, SNMP, OPC, DNP3).
• Experience with electrical distribution systems, load monitoring, and power quality analysis.
• Familiarity with NFPA, IEEE, NEC, and industry standards related to power monitoring and electrical system reliability.
• Experience with system integration, cybersecurity for EPMS networks, and data visualization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for commissioning and support.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.