About Us

Clayco Design & Engineering (CDE) is a full-service design and engineering firm delivering innovative, high-performance solutions for mission-critical facilities. As a subsidiary of Clayco, we leverage integrated design-build expertise to deliver complex, high-tech projects on time and within budget. Our Mission Critical team specializes in data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other high-reliability environments where uptime is paramount.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design and implementation of electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, including data centers, advanced manufacturing plants, and other high-reliability environments. This role requires deep technical expertise in power distribution, emergency systems, grounding, and redundancy strategies essential for 24/7 operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing electrical infrastructure that meets stringent uptime and efficiency requirements while coordinating with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, design-build environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design process for mission-critical projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Develop power distribution, grounding, UPS, emergency power, and redundancy strategies for data centers and other high-availability environments.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies to optimize electrical system reliability and safety.
• Collaborate closely with architectural, mechanical, and structural teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Work with construction teams to ensure seamless execution, providing field support and resolving technical challenges.
• Manage client relationships, presenting technical solutions and ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in the mission-critical industry, incorporating innovative solutions into projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on mission-critical projects (data centers, high-tech manufacturing, etc.).
• Proficiency in power system design, redundancy planning, and energy efficiency strategies for high-reliability facilities.
• Expertise in software tools such as SKM Power*Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower for power analysis.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join Clayco Design & Engineering?

• Be a part of a leading firm specializing in cutting-edge mission-critical projects.
• Work in an integrated, fast-paced design-build environment with top-tier professionals.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If you are passionate about designing electrical systems for high-performance environments and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply today!

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