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Associate Electrical Principal Engineer - Data Centers

McKinstry • Portland, OR • 1d ago

Location OR - Portland

Job Family Design, Engineering, and Modeling

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Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

renewables and energy services

engineering and design

construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

Our engineering team is on the hunt for an Associate Electrical Principal Engineer to help scale our mission critical project offering. In this role, you will develop, sell, and support the delivery of complex mission critical/ data center projects on a growing team.

Lead delivery of electrical systems concepts for mission critical projects.

Support development, with internal and external partners, of best-in-class design delivery.

Support strategic Engineering & Design group initiatives as assigned.

Engage in all aspects of project planning and delivery.

Prepare proposals effectively aligning scopes and fees.

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Mentoring Entry Level Associates and Lead Engineers.

The Data Center Innovations Engineering Team supports and uplifts the data center work at McKinstry. Whether a 100 Megawatt Design-Build construction project, an offsite manufacturing product, or a consulting-only opportunity, the Engineering expertise comes from this team. This position is an opportunity to be part of a fast growing, high performing team, that is focused on delivering smart solutions.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

Professional Engineering designation.

Confident in presenting to clients and guiding their teams to successful program outcomes.

Comfortable with public speaking engagements, and representation of the company locally and nationally on energy efficiency topics.

Demonstrated proficiency in the following:

design complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding while leading projects and a team of electrical engineers.

familiarity with industry standard software (SKM, ETAP, Easy Power, etc.) to review/prepare studies such as: Load flow studies, fault calculations, Arc Flash, overcurrent coordination studies, duct bank calculations, harmonic studies, etc.

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architectural engineering, or related field required.

Minimum of 20 years Engineering experience required with five (10) years in mission critical/data center work preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance.

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.

Transgender inclusive benefits

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

"Building Good" paid community service time.

Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University.

McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers.

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $120,510 - $194,655 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is ?_ _contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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