Associate Director - Electrical Engineer - Data Center Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner and Townsend are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on data center design and operations. This role will lead electrical engineering initiatives for mission-critical facilities, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy

  • Oversee electrical engineering design for data center projects from concept through commissioning.
  • Develop and implement electrical infrastructure strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Mentor and guide engineering teams, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to best practices.

• Design & Technical Expertise

  • Lead design of power distribution systems, UPS, generators, switchgear, and grounding systems.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and other relevant codes.
  • Collaborate with mechanical and IT teams for integrated solutions.

• Project Management

  • Manage budgets, schedules, and resources for multiple projects.
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations.

• Risk & Reliability

  • Implement redundancy strategies (N+1, 2N) for critical systems.
  • Conduct failure mode analysis and develop contingency plans.
  • Ensure uptime and reliability targets are met or exceeded.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years in data center design or operations.
• Certifications: PE license strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Expertise in power systems, load calculations, and energy efficiency.
• Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute) and data center best practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale data center projects (hyperscale or enterprise).
• Knowledge of renewable energy integration and sustainability practices.
• Experience with BIM and electrical modeling software.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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