Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center) at Gray AES – Atlanta, Georgia

Gray AES is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center) to join our Electrical Engineering Team!

Why Gray AES?
Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated global service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, digital, equipment manufacturing, and real estate services. Deeply rooted in EAC services, Gray serves both domestic and international customers across our core markets: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Data Centers, Distribution, Life Sciences, and Advanced Technology. At Gray, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people's lives and build a better future.

Gray AES, the professional services arm of Gray, is a top-ranked firm offering architecture, engineering, and automation services across the globe. Made up of multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, and project managers, these collaborative teams work every day to provide unique, customized solutions for our customers. It’s the spirit of our people – the passion, commitment, and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.

Who we want…

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineering License is required.
• 7–10 years of professional experience in electrical design engineering, with a strong background in Gray’s core markets.
• Proven expertise in electrical systems design, including lighting, power distribution, grounding, lightning protection, telecommunications, and security systems.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, and client-specific requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM coordination workflows, with experience leading model integration and clash detection.
• Advanced proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g., SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills for system analysis, cost modeling, and performance optimization.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead client discussions, present technical concepts, and coordinate across disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to strategic planning and quality assurance.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement electrical systems for data centers, including medium and low-voltage power distribution, backup power systems, and emergency systems
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and installation drawings
• Approves and signs off on work, acting as Engineer of Record
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
• Understanding of telecom and fire alarm design, including prescriptive, performance-based, and full detailed design approaches
• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to develop specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in electrical engineering and data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
• Is accountable for project success in the electrical discipline.
• Travel to project sites for engineering surveys, data collection for system studies, audits, and client collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus ten (10) years of relevant experience in electrical design and/or electrical engineering, with a focus on data center infrastructure, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering for data centers or other critical facilities.
• Utilize design and modelling software (AutoCAD, Revit, Elum Tools, BIM360, SKM, ETAP, EDSA, Easy Power)
• Perform system studies including arc flash, load, short circuit, and coordination analyses
• Understanding of telecom and fire alarm design, including prescriptive, performance-based, and full detailed design approaches
• Strong knowledge of NEC (NFPA70)
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
• Experience working with Revit.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Periodic overnight travel to visit jobsites where the ability to traverse undeveloped terrain may be required.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk,
sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EEO Disclaimer
Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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