Lead Electrical Engineer

Description

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Lead efforts to improve electrical design standardization, reducing rework and promoting scalable, repeatable system designs.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Lead the electrical design for modular infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications, including but not limited to modular data centers, power modules, e-houses, electrical skids, and other specialized electrical systems.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70/70E, UL, IBC, and IEC standards as applicable to modular design and installation.
• Provide technical mentorship to Electrical Engineers and Designers, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, constructability, and manufacturability.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other electrical design platforms to develop detailed models, layouts, and construction drawings for modular power systems, ensuring design accuracy, coordination, and manufacturability.
• Provide technical feedback during shop drawing and build reviews to ensure wiring details, terminations, and layouts meet manufacturing and code requirements.
• Lead and interpret the design and integration of Building Management Systems (BMS), security, controls, and networking infrastructure within modular power and data center solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert for all electrical power integration and modular system challenges during design and production phases.
• Develop and review single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring layouts for both AC and DC systems supporting critical power applications.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to review vendor equipment designs, verify technical data, and approve submittals for major electrical equipment.
• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Evaluate and specify electrical components including transformers, busways, panel boards, cable tray, cable bus etc.

Requirements

• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• 8+ years of relevant electrical engineering, design and integration experience in critical power systems, modular data centers, or large-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Master Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and field execution teams.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), currently located in the Aurora, including a reliable means of transport to and from work.
• Proven expertise with UPS systems, switchboards, and switchgear integration in prefabricated or modular environments.
• Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Greater Denver Area, during work hours.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent electrical design platforms.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on manufacturability.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Deep understanding of power distribution design, protective device coordination, and load flow analysis.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing design standards and best practices across teams or product lines and system reliability.
• Ability to work independently while driving technical excellence across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• This role may occasionally travel within the US but is not anticipated to exceed 10%.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (Uptime, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE, UL).
• Strong background in DFM/DFA principles applied to electrical assemblies.

Benefits

• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Training + Development

Interview process

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