Associate - Electrical Engineering

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality.  Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.   

Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. 

Role Summary 

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team to support projects across the Rowan data center project portfolio. The Electrical Engineer is a critical part of the technical team that will help support all aspects of the Rowan approach from site origination through operations.

The successful candidate will have excellent strategic thinking skills, organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This position will report to the manager of electrical engineering.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings or to project sites 

Location: Denver, CO  or Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $85-$125K - Offers Bonus

Essential Responsibilities

• With support from the manager of electrical engineering:

  • Lead, direct, and manage consultants in the design, procurement, and coordination of substation and power distribution infrastructure

  • Lead, direct, and manage consultants as required in other electrical studies or efforts.

  • Lead internal and external teams to decisions and drive to outcomes

  • Recommend substation and electrical infrastructure design approaches for Rowan data center campuses

• Partner with internal teams to establish project scope, schedule, and deliverables

• Grow a working knowledge of the client specifications, basis of design, and other requirements

• Nurture and create relationships with utilities and client technical experts.

• Identify risks during all stages of the project lifecycle from site origination through operations

• Support the site origination team through technical reviews of existing substations and electrical infrastructure associated with potential sites

• Advise the development team with technical expertise from a preconstruction perspective

• Integrate with the energy team to coordinate with the identified utilities. Act as the technical liaison between the consultant and the utility

• Support other technical tasks not listed as required

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and at least 3 years of technical engineering experience. Data center and/or substation engineering experience preferred

• Enrolled as an engineer intern or engineer in training and actively working towards professional engineering licensure. Must have the desire and ability to obtain licensure as a professional engineer

• Experience supporting complex electrical projects through design, construction, commissioning, and/or operations

• Knowledge of data center industry and trends preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, and highly cross-functional environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience of proficiency in MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, REVIT, GIS, and Blue Beam Revu

• The Rowan team collaborates constantly; however, the successful candidate should be comfortable working independently

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration 

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S. 

Here to support you  

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work.  We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.  

• Hybrid working environment  

• Team building and educational opportunities  

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution  

• Unlimited PTO  

• Competitive compensation and bonus plan  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.