Remote Data Center Controls Engineer Jobs in Hackensack, NJ

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in New York and lead the design of complex electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across the United States. This is a remote role within an innovative, international engineering firm recognized for its cutting-edge work in mission-critical infrastructure.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design, modeling, and execution of power systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and compliance with all applicable standards. You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to develop electrical systems that support high-capacity, technology-driven environments. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects for global clients like Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Google, while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

What We Offer:

• Experience in a high-tech industry within an international company
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive management and a dynamic team environment
• Career growth potential
• Competitive salary
• Competitive benefits package: Health insurance (Medical, HSA & FSA, Dental, Vision), Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, many other benefits, including PTO.
• Opportunity to participate in company's retirement plan
• Stock ownership / synthetic equity options

What You Will Do:

• Lead electrical engineering design activities on major projects in the United States.
• Design, model, and simulate electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers.
• Develop electrical systems including power distribution, UPS, standby generators, and security systems.
• Prepare engineering calculations, schematic designs, and detailed designs.
• Create technical documentation for project execution, including design criteria and specifications.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to coordinate BIM models and resolve conflicts.
• Review shop drawings and ensure compliance with engineering codes and safety standards.
• Use BIM tools to virtually construct electrical systems and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Manage and coordinate projects, including on-site supervision.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states.

What We Expect:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience with data center projects or other large-scale industrial projects is a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and energy efficiency principles.
• PE license preferred; additional certifications (LEED AP, PMP, etc.) are a plus.
• Clear understanding of NEC, IEEE, and international electrical codes relevant to mission-critical facilities.
• Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software
• Experience performing power system studies (short circuit, protective-device coordination, arc-flash analysis) using SKM, Etap, or EasyPower Software.
• Experience performing underground ductbank ampacity/heat (Neher McGrath) studies.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems design, including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and security systems.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management abilities, including the coordination and supervision of on-site activities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry.
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and firms.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Dynamic environment fostering creativity through exposure to diverse technologies and experiences. This ranges from designing energy-efficient facilities, site supervision for multi-million-dollar facilities, to the production of digital twins, drawings, three-dimensional building modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and the development of custom controls software.

Ehvert Mission Critical specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. We are a business unit within Salas 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.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their relevant experience.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/