Vice President of Electrical Engineering Design

Be the exceptional builder in the mission critical industry by empowering our people and customers through their experiences in the data center space, building with unparalleled excellence to enable the transformation of the world.

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• People
• Excellence
• Fortitude

• Develop and implement electrical engineering design strategies that support T5’s business goals and construction operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align electrical design standards with overall project delivery objectives.
• Drive innovation in electrical systems design, energy efficiency, and operational performance.

• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of electrical engineering design activities across all projects.
• Ensure electrical systems meet performance, reliability, scalability, and sustainability requirements for mission‑critical data centers.
• Review and approve electrical design documents, specifications, and calculations.

• Partner with construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure electrical designs support long‑term operational efficiency.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and budget.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost without compromising reliability or quality.

• Manage internal electrical engineering staff and external engineering partners.
• Coordinate with HR and the EVP of Construction to recruit, train, and develop electrical engineering talent.
• Conduct performance reviews and establish KPIs for electrical engineering excellence.

• Establish and enforce electrical design standards, quality protocols, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify electrical system risks and ensure appropriate insurance and risk‑management measures are in place.

• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, engineering firms, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate electrical engineering scopes, contracts, and pricing to secure favorable terms.
• Represent electrical engineering interests in client meetings and project reviews.

• Stay current with emerging electrical technologies, cooling strategies, and data center design trends.
• Lead initiatives to streamline electrical design processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, required
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (Required).
• 10+ years of Electrical Design and Engineering experience, required
• Strong operational background within the construction or engineering industry.
• Data Center experience, required
• Experience leading Mission Critical projects (Required).

We’re excited to hear how your expertise can help deliver the next generation of world-class data centers with T5. Apply today — let’s build the future together.