Full-timevia Himalayas

Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Center

SolveNow, Inc.·United States·Posted September 18, 2026·Updated
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This employer did not publish a salary. Based on TaskBider data (Q1 2026 estimate), a MEP Modeler earns $40–$85/hour freelance, or $52,000–$98,000 a year full-time in the US market. See the full MEP Modeler pay guide →

About this role

The Opportunity In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Function as a technical specialist or in a Project Lead role. Lead the delivery of design-only, design-build, and construction only projects in Electrical Engineering deliverables for Data Centers projects. Provide subject matter expertise in the area of Data Center design. Provide technical guidance on client standards and expectations to engineering and technician staff that are supporting detailed design. Work with a collaborative team and network of engineers experienced in Data Center projects. Build business relationships with clients to understand needs and drivers. Coordinate with local electrical utilities on project technical needs. Review supplier submittals. Continuously learn and develop technical expertise in specialty area. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate must be proficient in AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and have an ability and interest to engage in a variety of responsibilities to ensure we safely delivery projects that meet or exceed client expectations. To do so effectively, candidates must be able to problem solve and deal with ambiguous scopes to provide clients with flexible solutions on a fast-paced schedule. Additionally, a successful candidate must possess professional written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as this role will interact directly with our clients, which include many of the top companies within the Data Center industry. Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Previous experience within Data Centers and/or Data Center Facility Design. Demonstrated understanding of design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency. Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers. Possesses a proficiency in 3D modeling as well as managing and creating complex families with custom parameters within Autodesk Revit. Familiarity with Data Center tier rating systems. Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit Experience utilizing BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets, view templates and project phasing. Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment. Self-motivated to deliver results when given a deadline. Attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to analyze and leverage data and metrics to challenge current assumptions. Use AutoCAD/Revit/BIM and engineering studies software to perform engineering tasks. Sound, professional communication skills to engage in client-facing activities. Ability to lead projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing. Support business development, including developing scope-of-work, level-of-effort, and site visits to understand the scope of the pursuit. Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 8 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Key Responsibilities Engineering Standards: Provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and Client policies Assists in developing, maintaining and updating engineering standards Leads efforts and teams to deliver detailed design of large-scale data center environments Conducts field surveys, drawings and other data to assess conditions of existing facilities and develop summary reports Quality/Continuous Improvement: May be responsible for ensuring compliance with Client quality program Provides guidance and d

Software mentioned

RevitAutoCADNavisworks

How this role compares on pay

Region
USA
Discipline
BIM Coordination
Revit
AutoCAD
Estimated hourly rate versus regional market bands (USD)
MarketHourly bandUSD/hr
This listing (est.)
$46–$98
United States
$55–$110
Europe (Germany)
$47–$94
MENA (UAE)
$44–$88
Remote / worldwide
$55–$110

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