Freelance Etap Electrical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role will be responsible for the electrical engineering scope across all phases of project delivery, including design, fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational support.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in modular engineering design, electrical load development, low-voltage systems, equipment datasheets, RFQ packages, and ETAP arc flash analysis. This individual will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, manufacturing operations, vendors, and clients to ensure high-quality, reliable, and code-compliant electrical systems are delivered successfully.

• Prepare, review, and approve electrical engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation for modular data center systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical load lists, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and equipment datasheets.
• Support electrical system design for low-voltage and medium-voltage infrastructure within mission-critical facilities.
• Perform ETAP studies including:
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short circuit analysis
  • Coordination studies
• Prepare technical requisitions (TRs), RFQ documentation, and engineering scope packages for electrical equipment and systems.
• Review vendor quotations and technical submittals, providing recommendations to procurement and project teams.
• Design grounding and earthing systems in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Conduct lighting calculations and lighting system layouts using Dialux or equivalent software.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Material Take-Offs (MTOs) for electrical systems and components.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with mechanical, structural, controls, and BIM teams.
• Participate in engineering reviews, constructability assessments, and project planning meetings.
• Support manufacturing and fabrication teams during module assembly and testing activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues during installation, startup, and commissioning phases.
• Provide technical support during construction activities, including responding to RFIs and resolving field-related engineering issues.
• Interface directly with customers, vendors, contractors, and regulatory agencies during project execution.
• Stay informed on emerging data center technologies and industry trends to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.

• 2-10 years of experience in electrical engineering and design within EPC, industrial, mission-critical, or data center environments.
• Experience supporting modular engineering projects and skid-based electrical systems preferred.
• Data center infrastructure experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical system design for high-density and hyperscale facilities.
• Experience preparing:
  • Electrical load lists
  • Equipment datasheets
  • RFQs and technical requisitions
  • Cable schedules
  • Single-line diagrams
• Strong understanding of low-voltage electrical distribution systems and power system coordination.
• Familiarity with:
  • UPS systems
  • Diesel generators
  • Medium and low voltage switchgear
  • Transfer switches
  • Power distribution units (PDUs)
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Electrical control systems
  • DC rectification systems
• Experience with ETAP arc flash and power system analysis required.
• Familiarity with medium-voltage and high-voltage distribution system design is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting fast-track EPC or design-build projects.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and their interaction with electrical infrastructure within data center environments.
• Experience coordinating with AHJs and regulatory agencies for permitting and code compliance activities preferred.

Working knowledge of applicable electrical and building standards, including:

• NEC - National Electrical Code
• NFPA - National Fire Protection Association
• IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
• OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• IBC - International Building Code

• Microsoft 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
• PDF editing software such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit
• ETAP (required)
• Dialux

• SolidWorks (required)
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Autodesk Revit
• Autodesk BIM 360
• Navisworks Manage / Freedom
• SAP ERP systems and engineering-related modules