Electrical Project Engineer - Hyperscale Data Center

  • Boydton, Virginia
  • Full Time

Now Hiring: Electrical Project Engineer Powering the Future of Data!

Location: On-site at a cutting-edge datacenter campus

Type:Full-Time | Multi-Year Project

Are you ready to lead the charge in building the digital infrastructure of tomorrow?

Join a high-impact team at the forefront of datacenter innovation. Were seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to be the boots-on-the-ground expert driving quality, performance, and excellence across a multi-year data center construction project.

What Youll Do
  • Be the on-site electrical authority, overseeing multiple concurrent datacenter builds from groundbreaking to commissioning.
  • Conduct daily site walks, ensuring construction aligns with design intent and meets the highest quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teamsengineering, procurement, and constructionto keep projects on track and on spec.
  • Lead technical reviews of drawings, specs, and commissioning documents.
  • Monitor and mitigate risks related to Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
  • Champion project management excellence, from submittal reviews to RFI responses and final turnover.
What You Bring
  • 8+ years of electrical engineering experience (or equivalent education/experience mix).
  • 5+ years of datacenter-specific electrical engineering expertise.
  • Deep knowledge of power distribution, backup systems, EPMS, and electrical controls.
  • Proven ability to interpret and enforce construction documents and design standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bonus Points
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical engineering.
  • Mastery of datacenter construction techniques and terminology.
  • A passion for quality, safety, and innovation in high-stakes environments.
Work Environment

This is an on-site role at a dynamic, fast-paced datacenter campus. Youll be immersed in the action, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to bring world-class infrastructure to life. Integrity, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are key.

Why Join Us?
  • Be part of mission-critical projects shaping the future of cloud infrastructure.
  • Work with industry leaders and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Enjoy a role that blends technical depth, leadership, and real-world impact.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $87.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Boydton,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 480189219
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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