Job Description

🧭 Role Overview

A Data Center Electrical Designer focuses on designing electrical systems that power mission-critical facilities such as:

• Hyperscale data centers
• Colocation facilities
• Enterprise IT facilities

The role combines electrical engineering knowledge + CAD design skills to produce technical drawings and system designs used for construction and manufacturing.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

Electrical System Design

• Develop:
  • Single-line diagrams (SLD)
  • Protection and metering schemes
  • Transformer sizing
  • Equipment layouts
  • Cable schedules
  • Bills of materials (BOM)

Voltage Range Expertise

• Mid-voltage and low-voltage systems
• Experience from 480V to 230kV infrastructure

Engineering Collaboration

• Work with senior engineers to:
  • Finalize designs
  • Meet project timelines
  • Improve product performance

Technical Support

• Support supply chain and manufacturing teams
• Provide design clarification
• Suggest product improvements

Drafting & Documentation

• Produce high-quality drawings according to company standards
• Create new designs and modify existing ones

🎓 Education Requirements

Minimum:

• Associate degree (Electrical Design / Engineering Technology)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

💼 Experience Requirements

• 2–5 years in:
  • Electrical drafting
  • Power distribution design
  • Industrial or utility systems

Software:

• AutoCAD Electrical (required)
• Autodesk Inventor (preferred)
• Other CAD / 3D modeling tools acceptable

💰 Salary Range (Typical USA Market)

Approximate:

• Entry: $65k – $75k
• Mid-level: $75k – $95k
• Experienced: $95k – $110k+

Data center sector often pays slightly higher due to demand.

🚀 Career Path

This role can lead to:

• Senior Electrical Designer
• Electrical Engineer — Data Centers
• Power Systems Engineer
• Commissioning Engineer
• Data Center Design Manager

🔥 Demand Level

Very high demand because:

• AI and cloud growth require new data centers
• Power infrastructure is the biggest bottleneck in new builds
• Skilled electrical designers are limited globally

✅ Good Fit For People With

• Electrical engineering background
• CAD drafting experience
• Industrial / utility power exposure
• Interest in mission-critical infrastructure

❗ Immigration / Visa Reality (Important)

Many U.S. employers prefer:

• U.S. work authorization
• Or candidates already in the U.S.

But electrical design roles can qualify for H-1B sponsorship if skills are strong.

👍 If You Want Guidance

I can help you with:

• Resume for Data Center Electrical roles
• Skills roadmap
• Salary expectations
• Transition from Mechanical → Electrical → Data Center
• Companies hiring internationally