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DesignPrincipal,GlobalEngineeringDevelopment(Electrical)

CA$175–250k ~AI est. Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Design Principal, Global Engineering Development (Electrical). Skills: Electrical engineering, Data center design, Mission-critical standards. Lead electrical engineering direction. Ensure alignment with standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure high-quality delivery

Industry & Context.

Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in electrical design, Expertise in electrical systems design, Experience with global engineering standards, Background in MEP design coordination, Advanced understanding of electrical codes, Proven ability to lead technical discussions, Experience managing design consultants, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Nice to Have

Professional engineering designation preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead electrical engineering direction

Ensure alignment with standards

Ensure operational resilience

Ensure cost efficiency

Own global electrical reference designs

Evolve global electrical reference designs

Establish configuration standards

Develop design methodologies

Lead multidisciplinary design management

Manage architectural stakeholders

Manage MEP stakeholders

Manage engineering stakeholders

Evaluate emerging technologies

Integrate innovations into designs

Integrate innovations into roadmaps

Provide technical leadership

Implement standardized design packages

Collaborate with procurement

Collaborate with operations

Collaborate with commercial teams

Plan equipment lifecycle

Oversee design governance

Ensure compliance with standards

Ensure compliance with regulations

Ensure compliance with business requirements

Manage external consultants

Manage design partners

Ensure high-quality design delivery

Ensure high-quality documentation

Drive continuous improvement

Improve design processes

Improve reference models

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary design management; Global teams; Regional design teams; Procurement teams; Operations teams; Commercial teams

Communication Scope

Technical discussions

Process & Methodology

Design management, Engineering delivery schedules

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Lead the global electrical engineering direction for reference data center designs, ensuring alignment with mission-critical standards, operational resilience, and cost efficiency. Own and evolve global electrical reference designs, including equipment selection, configuration standards, and design methodologies Lead multidisciplinary design management across architectural, MEP, and engineering stakeholders for global data center projects Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and innovations into reference designs and design roadmaps Provide technical leadership to regional design teams for implementation of standardized design packages Collaborate with procurement, operations, and commercial teams on equipment selection, lifecycle planning, and cost optimization Oversee design governance, ensuring compliance with global standards, local regulations, and business requirements Manage external consultants and design partners, ensuring high-quality delivery of design packages and documentation Drive continuous improvement of design tools, processes, and reference models across global programs Requirements This role requires a seasoned electrical engineering professional with deep experience in mission-critical infrastructure design and large-scale, multi-regional projects. 7+ years of experience in electrical design within data centers, mission-critical facilities, or complex infrastructure environments Strong expertise in electrical systems design, including LV switchgear, UPS systems, and power distribution architectures Experience working with global or multi-regional engineering standards and regulatory frameworks Background in MEP design coordination and multidisciplinary engineering delivery Advanced understanding of electrical codes, construction practices, and data center reliability requirements Proven ability to lead technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders across global teams Experience managing design consulta

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