Electrical Engineer – Power Grid & Data Center Infrastructure

Electrical Engineer – Power Grid & Data Center Infrastructure

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for an Electrical Engineer – Power Grid & Data Center Infrastructure to work onsite at our client in Rolling Meadows, IL

Who we are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn

What you will be doing:

Our Client is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, analyze, and implement reliable electrical power systems supporting utility grids, industrial facilities, and mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role is responsible for developing high-performance electrical distribution systems, supporting grid interconnections, improving system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams on innovative power generation and energy solutions.

The ideal candidate has experience with medium- and high-voltage power systems, electrical protection, data center infrastructure, and utility-scale electrical engineering.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Power System Engineering

• Design, analyze, and optimize medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.

• Develop single-line diagrams, electrical layouts, equipment specifications, and engineering documentation.

• Participate in the design of substations, transformers, switchgear, and distribution equipment.

• Support utility interconnection and power distribution projects.

• Data Center Infrastructure

• Design and evaluate electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data centers, including:

• Utility service connections

• Substations and transformers

• Switchgear and busway systems

• UPS and battery energy storage systems

• Backup generation systems

• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

• Develop resilient electrical architectures that support high-availability configurations such as N+1 and 2N redundancy.

• System Analysis & Performance

• Perform electrical engineering studies, including:

• Load flow analysis

• Short-circuit analysis

• Protection coordination

• Arc flash studies

• Power quality assessments

• Recommend solutions that improve system reliability, efficiency, safety, and operational performance.

• Grid Integration & Commissioning

• Coordinate with utility providers to ensure successful grid interconnections and regulatory compliance.

• Participate in renewable energy, distributed generation, and microgrid integration projects.

• Assist with commissioning, startup activities, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support for electrical systems.

• Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and safety requirements.

• Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and permitting documentation.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

What you'll need to be successful

• Basic:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems for utility, industrial, or mission-critical facilities.

• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage equipment, protective relays, and electrical protection systems.

• Experience using electrical modeling and simulation software.

• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Core Competencies

• Electrical Power System Design

• Data Center Infrastructure

• Grid Integration

• Protection & Coordination Studies

• Power System Analysis

• Technical Documentation

• Project Execution

• Continuous Improvement

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Problem Solving

• Preferred:

• Experience designing electrical infrastructure for data centers or other mission-critical facilities.

• Experience with utility-scale power generation, renewable energy, or microgrid systems.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.

• Experience supporting commissioning, field engineering, or startup activities.

• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and backup power generation.