Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)

AECOM
Bogotá
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Troubleshooting","Collaboration","Attention to safety"]

Lead electrical project engineering for data center facilities, designing power distribution, emergency/backup systems (UPS, generators), lighting, and grounding. Perform power load calculations and capacity planning to support scalability, redundancy, and fault-tolerant operations. Specify key electrical equipment, integrate electrical systems with mechanical/HVAC needs, and ensure designs comply with standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, and NEC. Supervise testing/commissioning and prepare design documentation.

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Job Summary

Lead electrical project engineering for data center facilities, designing power distribution, emergency/backup systems (UPS, generators), lighting, and grounding. Perform power load calculations and capacity planning to support scalability, redundancy, and fault-tolerant operations. Specify key electrical equipment, integrate electrical systems with mechanical/HVAC needs, and ensure designs comply with standards such as Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, and NEC. Supervise testing/commissioning and prepare design documentation.
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/generator emergency power, lighting, and grounding.
  • •Run load calculations and capacity planning based on IT, cooling, and infrastructure power demands.
  • •Select and specify electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, UPS units, circuit breakers, and distribution panels.
  • •Create redundancy and fault-tolerant designs using dual feeds, backup power, and automatic switchover mechanisms for continuous operation.
  • •Coordinate with mechanical/HVAC engineers and oversee testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems during installation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • •6+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering focused on data center infrastructure and power systems.
  • •Proficiency designing data center electrical systems, including power distribution, backup power, and emergency systems.
  • •Extensive knowledge of data center Tier topology and relevant industry standards (e.g., Uptime Institute, TIA-942).
  • •Experience using electrical design/simulation tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, DIALux, SKM Power Tools (or similar).
Experience:6+ yearsData centerInfrastructureConstructionPower systems
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical engineering
Skills:CommunicationTroubleshootingCollaborationAttention to safety
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)LEED accreditationCertified Energy Manager (CEM)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:AutoCADETAPDIALuxSKM Power ToolsRevit

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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