Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our growing team. This is a remote role focused on supporting the design and coordination of complex electrical systems for hyperscale and AI data centers across the United States and Canada.
In this position, you will work closely with senior engineers and project teams to develop, model, and document electrical systems including power distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, and more. You’ll contribute to the design process using advanced BIM tools and help ensure projects meet the highest standards for performance and reliability.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the fastest-growing sectors of engineering while collaborating with global tech leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Google.
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, including paid time off
- Opportunity to participate in the company’s retirement savings plan (e.g., RRSP)
- Stock ownership / synthetic equity options
What You Will Do:
- Lead electrical engineering design activities on major projects across the United States and Canada
- 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
- Assist in coordinating projects, including occasional on-site supervision
- Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress
- Utilize laser scanning technology to document installation states
What We Expect:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in the construction industry
- Experience with data center or large-scale industrial projects is an asset but not required
- Knowledge of electrical systems including MV/LV power distribution, UPS, generators, redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N), and energy efficiency principles
- Clear understanding of NEC, IEEE, and understanding of applicable Canadian electrical codes and standards (e.g., CEC, CSA)
- Proficiency in BIM software (Autodesk Revit), CAD modeling tools, and other relevant engineering software
- Experience performing power system studies (short circuit, coordination, arc flash) using SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
- Experience with underground duct bank ampacity/heat studies (Neher-McGrath) is an asset
- Strong understanding of electrical system design and coordination
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
Why Join Us?
- Work on cutting-edge data center projects in a fast-growing industry
- Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and global clients
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities
- Dynamic environment fostering innovation and exposure to advanced technologies such as digital twins, BIM/VDC, and computational design tools
About Us:
Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O’Brien, specializes in the design and construction management of data centers. As part of Salas O’Brien — a 4,000-person engineering and professional services firm — we are recognized for our expertise and extensive project portfolio. With more than 10,000 projects annually and 100 offices across North America, Salas O’Brien is ranked among ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms.
We are an industry leader in data center engineering, specializing in hyperscale and AI facilities for global tech companies such as Microsoft, Uber, Oracle, and Amazon. Our projects involve complex electrical, mechanical, automation, and security systems, often exceeding 100 MW per facility and up to 500 MW per site.
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
https://salasobrien.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote
