Electrical Engineer 6

Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract To Hire

Posted Date: September 21, 2026

Job ID: 652202

Job Description

JOB DETAILS
Client Job Title: Electrical Engineer 

Duration: 6 months -Contract to hire 
Locations: Multiple locations 
Pay Rate: $85-90/hr

The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM and have the ability and willingness to engage in a variety of responsibilities to safely deliver projects that meet or exceed client expectations. Candidates should be comfortable solving problems, navigating ambiguous scopes, and providing flexible solutions in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as this role will interact directly with clients, including organizations within the data center industry.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the detailed design of large-scale data center environments while following company, client, and project design requirements. May include leading teams dedicated to design activities.
  • Work closely with engineering project teams and field personnel to complete and review projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Incorporate project schedules, budgets, and criteria into physical designs and layouts.
  • Demonstrate the ability and willingness to perform multiple roles and responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Provide guidance and insight into design risk factors related to redundancy and resiliency.
  • Conduct field surveys and review drawings and other data to assess existing facility conditions and develop summary reports.
  • Prepare and review technical drawings to ensure installations and designs conform to applicable standards and customer requirements.
  • Review drawing and modeling production work, including problem analysis.
  • Provide guidance to ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  • Compile data and prepare engineering studies and reports.
  • Perform detailed calculations as required by the project.
  • Mentor, guide, and supervise junior-level engineers and designers.
  • Provide training and guidance to other technical personnel.
  • Coordinate with internal and external clients to determine project requirements.
  • Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Lead projects, including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.
  • Support business development activities, including developing scopes of work, level-of-effort estimates, and participating in site visits to understand project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience working within data center environments.
  • Demonstrated understanding of design risk factors related to redundancy and resiliency.
  • Understanding of design differences among hyperscale, edge, and colocation data centers.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling, including the ability to manage and create complex Revit families with custom parameters.
  • Familiarity with data center tier rating systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit.
  • Experience utilizing BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit worksets, view templates, and project phasing.
  • Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to deliver results within established deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and leverage data and metrics to challenge existing assumptions.
  • Strong professional communication skills with the ability to effectively engage in client-facing activities.
  • Strong leadership skills with a desire to train and develop early-career and less-experienced professionals.
Skills & Experience
  • Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Results-oriented with strong planning and prioritization skills.
  • Experience with delegation and directing others.
  • Strong conflict management, communication, and listening skills.
  • Ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and build high-performing teams.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to the assigned engineering discipline.
  • Professional registration or licensure may be required depending on the nature of the work and applicable requirements.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
  • Ability to successfully complete applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include criminal and civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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