Hiring: Senior Associate, Data Center Electrical Engineering Company: Ares Management Location: Bellevue, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:30:01 Target Skills & Keywords : Systems Design About the job Experience: •7+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering for data center, mission-critical, or similarly complex infrastructure projects. •Strong knowledge of electrical systems including utility substations (HV), power distribution (MV & LV), power monitoring, UPS systems, and backup generation. •Operational familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements. •Understanding of reliability, redundancy, and maintainability principles as applied to data center electrical systems. •Understanding of short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and electrical safety principles. Required Skills: •You bring strong technical expertise in electrical systems for data centers, combined with a practical understanding of design execution, constructability, and operations. You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure high-quality, coordinated electrical designs are delivered across multiple concurrent projects. •In addition to regional responsibilities, you will contribute to the evolution of global electrical design standards and strategies in collaboration with our Global leads and peers across Japan, EMEA, and South America—leveraging North America project experience and innovations to inform global best practices. •Support development and implementation of electrical design strategies for North America data center projects, including utility interconnection, substations, medium- and low-voltage distribution, UPS systems, and backup power systems. •Partner cross-functionally with design management and consultant teams to ensure electrical systems are fully coordinated and integrated with all disciplines (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection & life safety, controls, and security). •Provide technical guidance and perform design reviews of electrical systems to ensure compliance with company standards, industry codes, and project requirements. •Partner with utility providers and project teams to support power delivery strategies, interconnection processes, and substation design coordination. •Support sales engineering team in the preparation of technical responses for customer RFPs, including electrical design narratives, system configurations, and solution development. •Support evaluation and selection of electrical equipment, technologies, and vendor solutions in alignment with program objectives. Qualifications: •Operational familiarity with construction methodologies, cost considerations, and project execution for electrical systems. •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Compensation: •$140,000 - $160,000 / year •Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!