Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

AECOM
Bogotá
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Lead electrical engineering design for data center projects, creating power distribution, emergency power, lighting, and grounding systems that are reliable, scalable, and efficient. Perform power load calculations, capacity planning, and redundancy/fault-tolerance design, while selecting electrical equipment and incorporating energy-efficiency and sustainability strategies. Coordinate with mechanical and HVAC teams, ensure compliance with industry standards and codes, and support documentation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

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Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

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Job Summary

Lead electrical engineering design for data center projects, creating power distribution, emergency power, lighting, and grounding systems that are reliable, scalable, and efficient. Perform power load calculations, capacity planning, and redundancy/fault-tolerance design, while selecting electrical equipment and incorporating energy-efficiency and sustainability strategies. Coordinate with mechanical and HVAC teams, ensure compliance with industry standards and codes, and support documentation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Location: Bogotá
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Design electrical systems for data centers, including power distribution, UPS and generator-based emergency power, lighting, and grounding.
  • •Perform load calculations and capacity planning based on IT, cooling, and infrastructure power demands for current and future growth.
  • •Select and specify electrical equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear, UPS units, circuit breakers, distribution panels) to meet safety and operational requirements.
  • •Engineer redundancy and fault-tolerant architectures (dual feeds, backup solutions, automatic switchover) for continuous operation.
  • •Prepare design documentation, supervise testing/commissioning, troubleshoot installations, and ensure compliance with standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942-B, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, NEC).

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEmployee Assistance

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • •6+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering focused on data center infrastructure and power systems.
  • •Expertise designing data center electrical systems, including power distribution, backup power, and emergency systems.
  • •Strong knowledge of data center Tier topology and industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA-942) and electrical/building codes.
  • •Proficiency with electrical design/simulation tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DIALux, or SKM Power Tools.
Experience:6+ yearsData centersData center infrastructure
Education:Bachelor's in electrical engineering
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving
Certifications:Accredited Tier Designer (ATD)Accredited Tier Specialist (ATS)Certified Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP)Certified Cata Centre Professional (CDCP)Certified Data Centre Expert (CDCE)LEEDCertified Energy Manager (CEM)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADETAPDIALuxSKM Power ToolsRevitUPSGeneratorsDC power distributionEnergy storage

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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