Electrical Design Engineer – Commercial HVAC & Data Center Cooling
Axiom Path Lexington, Kentucky, United States · $150K–$200K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The Senior Electrical Engineer will own the design of electrical systems for air-cooled data center chillers, including control panels and wiring schematics. They will lead cross-functional projects, oversee validation testing, and ensure all designs meet safety, quality, and manufacturability standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and possess 7–10 years of relevant experience in industrial electrical design. Proficiency in AutoCAD or Creo Schematics and knowledge of electrical safety standards like UL/CSA and NEC are required.
Benefits
Full description
Be Part Of A High-Performing Team
Join an established engineering organization developing advanced commercial cooling solutions for the rapidly expanding data center industry. The team specializes in designing and supporting large-scale HVAC equipment that helps maintain reliable operating conditions for critical computing infrastructure.
Based in Lexington, Kentucky, this engineering group brings together experienced electrical and mechanical engineers, product designers, and manufacturing partners to develop innovative cooling technologies. With several products recently entering commercial production, the team offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to product development, engineering improvements, and next-generation cooling solutions.
The organization is known for its experienced engineering workforce, collaborative culture, and strong employee retention, creating an environment where engineers can learn from established technical experts while making meaningful contributions to growing product lines.
What's In Store For You
- Opportunity to contribute to recently launched commercial HVAC products supporting data center infrastructure.
- Work alongside experienced engineers in an established, collaborative engineering environment.
- Gain exposure to electrical product design, manufacturing integration, and ongoing product development.
- Develop specialized knowledge in commercial HVAC systems and mission-critical cooling technologies.
- Participate in engineering initiatives supporting a growing market for data center infrastructure.
- Opportunities available for both entry-level engineers and professionals with 3–5 years of relevant experience.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Design, develop, and support electrical systems and components integrated into commercial HVAC and data center cooling equipment.
- Apply electrical engineering principles to develop reliable, safe, and manufacturable product designs.
- Perform electrical engineering calculations, including load and current calculations, to support equipment design and performance.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers, product designers, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Prepare and maintain electrical engineering documentation, design specifications, and technical deliverables.
- Support engineering changes, product enhancements, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with manufacturing facilities to ensure electrical designs are accurately translated into production-ready equipment.
- Apply relevant electrical safety requirements and engineering standards to support product quality and compliance.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of cooling equipment used in critical data center environments.
Requirements
Do You Bring Proven Success in Electrical Engineering and Product Design?
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
- Traditional electrical engineering educational background, including advanced mathematics, calculus, and physics.
- Entry-level candidates: Recent Electrical Engineering graduates with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles are encouraged to apply.
- Experienced candidates: Approximately 3–5 years of professional electrical engineering experience, preferably involving product design or development.
- Hands-on experience designing electrical systems or components for manufactured products is required for experienced-level opportunities.
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals, circuit principles, and electrical calculations.
- Ability to interpret engineering specifications, technical requirements, and electrical design documentation.
- Experience collaborating with manufacturing teams and supporting design-to-production activities is preferred.
- Exposure to HVAC systems, industrial equipment, appliances, electromechanical products, or similar manufactured equipment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with UL standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC) is a plus.
- Knowledge of electrical load calculations, current calculations, and product safety considerations is advantageous.
- Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Willingness to learn commercial HVAC technologies and develop expertise in data center cooling applications.
