Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers & Mission Critical Infrastructure

About the role

Amentum's Digital Infrastructure Group seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, engineering, construction, commissioning and optimization of mission-critical electrical infrastructure for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The role combines expertise in electrical power systems, controls integration, building automation and data center critical environments, working closely with design teams, project managers, commissioning providers, contractors and operations personnel across the full project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of mission-critical electrical systems for new construction, expansions and retrofits, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, UPS, backup generators, switchgear, grounding and bonding, and electrical monitoring systems.
• Perform power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash and reliability assessments, and support equipment selection.
• Provide technical leadership for Tier III and Tier IV facilities, support capacity planning, and collaborate with mechanical, controls and network teams.
• Integrate electrical systems with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, HVAC controls, fire alarm and security systems, using BACnet, Modbus and other protocols.
• Support construction, review submittals and RFIs, inspect sites, and lead FAT, SAT, IST, FPT and commissioning activities.
• Analyze operational performance, investigate failures and power quality events, and develop solutions for reliability, maintainability and energy efficiency.
• Maintain engineering documentation (one-line drawings, control schematics, commissioning docs, O&M manuals) and mentor junior engineers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in mission-critical, industrial or data center environments.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to travel to project sites.
• Preferred: PE license, hyperscale or colocation data center experience, and experience with Schneider Electric, Siemens, Eaton, ABB, Vertiv or similar power systems.

Required skills

• Medium- and low-voltage power systems, emergency power generation, UPS and power monitoring systems.
• Building automation and controls integration; familiarity with commissioning and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NETA and ASHRAE standards.
• Preferred: EPMS and SCADA, BMS platforms, scripting, automation, analytics, digital twins and OT cybersecurity knowledge.

What we offer

• Compensation range of $150,000 - $200,000.
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, educational reimbursement, parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance.