Senior CSU Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical commissioning scope for mission-critical data center projects, from pre-functional testing through Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and turnover.
• Serve as the technical authority for electrical system validation, ensuring compliance with design intent and mission-critical performance standards.
• Coordinate all electrical testing phases, including Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and functional performance testing.
• Lead electrical energization planning, including sequencing, risk assessments, and live system coordination.
• Perform redundancy verification across N, N+1, and 2N architectures using live testing and simulated fault conditions.
• Develop and approve engineering deliverables such as commissioning plans, scripts, and failure-mode analysis.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues to ensure systems are safe, reliable, and operationally ready.
• Validate performance of major systems including utility service, medium/low-voltage distribution, generators, UPS, and switchgear.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and commissioning team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, including significant hands-on site experience.
• Proven experience leading electrical commissioning for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Expertise in electrical system redundancy verification and live power systems.
• Experience with failure-mode and fault-condition testing.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite and travel to project locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on large-scale hyperscale or enterprise data center projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
• Familiarity with industry standards for mission-critical electrical systems.
• Prior experience in a contractor-led commissioning or execution-focused environment.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
• Retirement plans with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.

About the Company

Kiewit is a leading engineering and construction firm with over 130 years of experience. Our Industrial Design Group provides best-in-class technical expertise for EPC and design-build delivery of complex industrial projects. We focus on constructability and safety to ensure the delivery of high-reliability infrastructure.