Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centers & Critical Systems

Apex is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in electrical power systems and hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle—from concept to operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Review electrical systems for data centers and critical facilities, from utility service entrance to rack-level distribution.
• Conduct technical due diligence and evaluate multi-tenant or colocation sites for acquisition and integration.
• Lead and manage power system design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Analyze and optimize redundancy, reliability, and load distribution in electrical designs (SPOF, Tier classification, uptime targets).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, controls, civil, IT, and operations) to ensure fully integrated designs.
• Review shop drawings, sequences of operation, and equipment submittals for compliance with various client specifications and standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve design standards, specifications, and QA/QC processes.
• Support energy strategy and capacity planning across regional and international data center projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (required); M.S. and/or P.E. license (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design and construction.
• Expertise in power system design, modeling, and analysis using tools like ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
• Knowledge of U.S. electrical codes (IEC familiarity a plus).
• Experience with colocation, hyperscale, or enterprise data centers.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~30%).

Keywords:

Data Center Engineering • Electrical Engineer • Critical Infrastructure • Mission-Critical Systems • Power Systems • ETAP • SKM • Revit • Commissioning • Electrical Distribution • High Voltage • UPS • Generators • Electrical Design • QA/QC • Construction

Based in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical facility design and construction.
• Expertise in power system design, modeling, and analysis using tools like ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower.
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (required); M.S. and/or P.E. license (preferred).

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30318