Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center (Contract-to-Hire)

Salary: Confidential

Location: Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Posted: October 21 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job description:

***Contract role***

A leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm is growing its data center team in Canonsburg and is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer on a contract-to-hire basis. The assignment runs full time (40 hours/week) through an estimated April 2027, with a path to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Location: Onsite 5 days/week at the firm's Canonsburg, PA office. The role is also open at the firm's other U.S. offices: Overland Park, KS; Ann Arbor, MI; Bloomington, MN; Cary, NC; Dallas, TX; Darien, IL; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; and Tualatin, OR.

Responsibilities

  • Lead detailed electrical design of large-scale (hyperscale) data center environments; may lead the design team
  • Work with engineering project teams and field personnel to deliver projects on scope, budget and schedule
  • Advise on design risk factors for redundancy and resiliency
  • Conduct field surveys and assess existing facilities
  • Prepare and review technical drawings, models, engineering studies, reports and detailed calculations
  • Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers
  • Coordinate directly with clients, which include many of the top companies in the data center industry

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program
  • 11+ years of related experience
  • Required: prior experience on hyperscale data centers of at least 40 MW
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and BIM (BIM 360, Navisworks, Revit work sets and view templates a plus)
  • PE license preferred (or actively pursuing)
  • Understanding of hyperscale, edge and colocation design differences and data center tier ratings preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for direct client interaction
  • Must be able to work onsite 5 days/week at one of the listed offices

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Hands-on design leadership on some of the largest data center programs in the U.S., with a top-tier engineering firm and a clear path to a permanent role. Pay up to $91.19/hour (W-2), depending on experience. Choice of 12 office locations nationwide.






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