Manager of Electrical Engineering

Given the mission-critical nature of electrical systems in data centers, the ideal candidate has significant experience in both the design and operation of data centers, with a strong understanding of how design decisions impact construction, commissioning, reliability, and long-term operations. This role is deeply embedded in project execution, responsible for reviewing detailed electrical designs, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and participating directly in project, vendor, and customer discussions.

Direct Placement

Title: Manager of Electrical Engineering
Compensation: Up to $225K/yr. Plus Benefits and Equity, commensurate with experience
Location: Denver, CO Hybrid

Company Description:  Our Client is an industrial-scale data center construction and operations company. They allocate data center opportunities between bitcoin mining and other high performance computing services, such as AI. They continue to develop there pipeline of power capacity at high-quality data center sites, either for bitcoin mining or HPC.

We are seeking a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead and coordinate all electrical design disciplines and decisions across a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects.
This role is deeply embedded in project execution, responsible for reviewing detailed electrical designs, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and participating directly in project, vendor, and customer discussions.
 
Given the mission-critical nature of electrical systems in data centers, the ideal candidate has significant experience in both the design and operation of data centers, with a strong understanding of how design decisions impact construction, commissioning, reliability, and long-term operations.
 
While this role will not initially stamp drawing sets, a Professional Engineering (PE) license is strongly preferred should responsibilities expand in the future.
 
Core Responsibilities:
Electrical Design Leadership & Coordination

• Lead all electrical engineering efforts across projects, including:
  • Utility interconnections and substations
  • Medium- and low-voltage power distribution
  • Transformers, switchgear, and protection schemes
  • Backup power systems (generators, UPS where applicable)
  • Grounding, bonding, and life safety interfaces
• Coordinate electrical design across:
  • Concept
  • Schematic
  • Detailed design phases
• Ensure alignment between electrical, mechanical, CSA, and technology systems

 Drawing Review & Technical Oversight

• Perform detailed reviews of:
  • Electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations
  • One-lines, load studies, and protection coordination
• Identify and resolve:
  • Design gaps
  • Constructability issues
  • Interface risks
• Ensure designs reflect:
  • Operational realities
  • Commissioning and maintenance needs

 Contractor, Utility & Vendor Engagement

• Participate in:
  • Design coordination meetings
  • Contractor constructability reviews
  • Utility and AHJ discussions
  • Vendor technical reviews
• Support field teams by:
  • Responding to RFIs
  • Reviewing submittals
  • Supporting energization and commissioning efforts
• Serve as a trusted technical interface with:
  • Utilities
  • Electrical contractors
  • OEMs

 External Consultant & EOR Management

• Manage electrical Engineers of Record and specialty consultants
• Review and approve deliverables for quality, completeness, and alignment with standards
• Ensure external teams meet schedule and performance expectations

 Standards, Reliability & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and refinement of:
  • Electrical design standards
  • Reference architectures
  • Redundancy and reliability philosophies
• Incorporate lessons learned from:
  • Construction
  • Commissioning
  • Operations
• Balance standardization with site-specific and utility-driven requirements

 
What Success Looks Like

• Electrical designs are robust, buildable, and scalable
• Fewer electrical RFIs, changes, and field conflicts
• Smooth utility coordination and energization
• Commissioning proceeds without major rework
• Electrical standards improve delivery speed and reliability

 Required Experience & Qualifications

• 12 –18+ years of experience in:
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mission-critical or industrial power systems
• Significant experience with:
  • Data center design and operations
  • High-density power environments
• Proven ability to review and coordinate:
  • Complex electrical systems and drawings
• Strong understanding of:
  • Power distribution
  • Protection and controls
  • Codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, lean environments

 Strongly Preferred / Differentiators

• Professional Engineering (PE) license (strongly preferred)
• Direct experience with:
  • HPC, AI/ML, or crypto data centers
• Experience supporting:
  • Utility interconnections and substations
• Exposure to:
  • Commissioning and operational turnover
• Comfort interfacing directly with utilities, contractors, and customers

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and Professional Engineering (PE) license is strongly preferred.

Benefits: 

• 401K
• Medical / Dental / Vision

 Equal Opportunity Employer:
RCM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pay Transparency:
RCM believes in transparency and fairness in compensation. We are committed to providing our employees with competitive salaries that reflect their skills, experience, and contributions to our organization. As part of our commitment to pay transparency, we want to provide you with as much information as possible about our compensation practices.

About RCM:
RCM is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol RCMT.  RCM is a business and technology solutions provider with world-class talent in key market segments. We help design, build, and enable the Industries of Tomorrow, Today. Operating at the intersection of resources, critical infrastructure, and modernization of industries, RCM is a provider of services in Life Sciences, Data & Solutions (IT), Healthcare, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense, and Process & Industrial.

Disclaimer:
This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work to be performed. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. RCM reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.