Sr. Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

Reports To : VP, Engineering

Summary

The Prime Data Centers (PDC) Sr. Electrical Engineer reports to the VP of Engineering and is primarily responsible for electrical engineering efforts related to a portfolio of datacenter projects which can include new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, acquisition conversions, MEFP (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire protection, Plumbing) equipment standards, development of design standards, processes, and procedures.

This role will support long-term business strategies aligned with key Prime stakeholders to support the relationship and output of key design partners and equipment suppliers for their assigned projects.

Design and Construction Support :

• Performs engineering tasks, primarily electrical, to support master planning / concept designs as part of PDC’s investment planning, review, and approval process.
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs) for design services.
• Reviews and performs bid levelling / scope verification for design services proposals.
• Working towards being an electrical engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Reviews consultants' engineering calculations and performs independent engineering / cost analysis as assigned.
• Supports the design and construction team to provide detailed owner review of design and construction deliverables such as early design packages, drawings, specifications, equipment submittals, Requests for Information (RFI’s), and informal coordination.
• Opines on proposed deviations to the standards or the requirements.
• Researches new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical, telecom, and low voltage equipment and related components.
• Conducts value engineering analyses and provides system recommendations based on ROI and simple payback in collaboration with construction cost estimator(s).
• Performs review of Integrated Automation System (IAS) points list and sequences of operation authored by others.
• IAS includes BAS / BMS (HVAC controls), EPMS (Electrical controls), and DCIM (Customer portal)
• Utilizes engineering analysis programs (or reviewing works created by others) along with engineering judgment to analyse the following :
• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculations.
• Normal and failure mode load and electrical block sizing calculations.
• Electrical coordination and Arc Flash studies (e.g. SKM PTW).
• Power distribution analysis and underground heat calculations (e.g. ETAP).
• Lighting calculations (e.g. AGI32).

Customer Interface and Facility Support :

Innovation and collaboration :

Requirements

Benefits

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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