On-Site Senior Electrical Engineer

Company: Strategic Mission Critical
Location: Fargo
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Opening: On-site Electrical Engineer (Senior Level) Engineering data centers with precision and expertise. At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape. With a rapidly expanding market and the AI adoption driving huge growth in the data center market, SMC is at the forefront of industry growth. We offer not just jobs, but career paths that reward innovation and expertise. If you want to work alongside highly skilled professionals with years of mission critical experience, then we want you to be part of our team, a team that works on major projects for top-tier data center providers. Your work will ensure the resilience and efficiency of data infrastructure that millions depend on. SMC is actively looking for a Senior Level Electrical Engineer based in the Fargo, ND area to provide regular oversight of large-scale data center construction projects throughout the Dakotas, including coordination with trade partners, RFI resolution, submittal and shop drawing review, and coordination with in-office design team members who will be making required drawing updates and assisting with construction administration remotely. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working autonomously in high pressure construction environments and has excellent communication skills including conflict resolution and collaborative problem solving. This engagement is for an initial 1-year term with potential to extend to approximately 30-months. Opportunities for transfer within SMC to other jobsite and/or office locations, as well as different roles are available after the term of the on-site engagement for candidates who qualify. Qualified consulting engineers will have the opportunity to remain with SMC (at the company’s sole discretion) in a remote role once the on-site portion of the engagement is completed. RESPONSIBILITIES This candidate will oversee the successful execution of SMC’s design work in a variety of on-site environments, working and coordinating closely with contractors, clients, and design partners from all disciplines. This candidate shall have the ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and with clients while being able to meet scheduled project deadlines including high priority RFI and submittal reviews. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Base out of a home office, with regular travel to multiple construction sites withinanapproximately 3-hourdriving distance of Fargo.A typical week will consist of visiting one or more facilities under construction across one or two campuses, rotating between campuses from week to weekto suit construction priorities. Days not spent on a job site will be spent working remotely to support construction administration activities such as submittal and RFI review, or working with theremainderof the design teamonpreparation of drawing packages, bulletins, etc. Conductregularjob walksof in-progress construction,identifydeviations from the contract documents at the earliest possible stage topermitspeedy remediation, and be availableto review conflicts and questions from contractorson a daily basis. Complete partial and building punch walksin accordance withthe contractor’s construction schedule. Be comfortablespeaking toinfrastructure for mission critical buildings and campuses including campus level medium voltage distribution; highly redundant power systems including various redundancy topologies such as distributed and block redundant; on-site generation and UPS backup; typical building systems such as small power, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm. Be intimately familiar with the commissioning process including typical5-level commissioning, review of scripts and resulting reports, and NETA testing practices. Participate in level 4 and 5 commissioning as a representative of SMC and our client. Coordinate with all internal and external disciplinesasrequiredfor RFI resolution, submittal, and shop drawing review. Spot check contractorredlinedrawings, breaker, and equipment settingsfor accuracy and completeness. Assistin coordination ofmonitoring system interfaces for electrical equipment with controls and telecommunications engineers. Understand and be capable of defining key performance criteriaofpower monitoring systems (EPMS), including specifications, pointslists, and typical network hierarchies. Understand local and national construction codes and project specifications. Haveexperiencewith the use of Microsoft tools such as Word, Power Point, Excel, and Teams. Meet project deadlines, including working necessary hours to complete major deliverables. Have the ability toclearly communicate with others in both written and spoken forms. Help direct work in the office to support the highest priority needs on site. Mentor and train other engineers,designersand modelers to develop electricalfieldknowledgebaseincluding lessons learned. Maintain excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. QUALIFICATIONS 4-yeardegree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus preferred.2-year degrees and EET degreeswith work experience will be considered.Significant experienceas an electrical superintendent, owner’s representative, or commissioning agent may be considered in lieu of education. Minimum 8 years of experience in facility electrical design, construction, and/or commissioning. Experience in electrical designand construction administrationfor large industrial and commercial buildings is preferred, with experience in mission critical design a strong plus. Experience performing and reviewing power studies such as Neher-McGrath, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash is strongly preferred. Experience working across the entire construction process, from schematic design through construction administration, including review of submittals and shop drawings, and field work such as existing condition surveys, site observations, and punch lists. Experience leading small electrical teams and having client interface experience is preferred. Experienceinterfacing with contractors, clients, and design partnersisa must. Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloudis strongly preferred. Knowledge of controls and monitoring systems for mechanical and electrical systems is a plus. Experienceusing Autodesk Revit for drawing developmentis a plus. Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred; however unlicensed candidates withappropriate on-the-jobexperience are welcome to apply. COMPENSATION Base Compensation: $125,000-$250,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, and/or skills). SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

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