Senior Engineer

DayToDay Responsbilities:

• Collabera is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Engineer to work remotely for one of our Telecom clients. This is a unique opportunity to join a Custom Networks team as an Associate Senior Engineer.


• You will provide technical leadership and quality assurance for telecom utility power systems, drive energy partnerships and leasing strategies for edge data centers, telecom sites, and champion energy efficiency through measurable PUE targets.


• Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Lead technical standards and best practices for telecom utility power systems and telecom site integration.


• Oversee QA/QC processes for deliverables impacting network power, capacity, reliability, and uptime.


• Mentor engineering staff and serve as primary technical contact for clients and internal stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with telecom codes, internal standards, and client specifications.


• Design and review utility substation electrical power systems supporting telecom sites (fiber huts, edge data centers, remote shelters).


• Prepare and review power usage studies (power density, material albedo, battery technologies, PUE calculations, building codes).


• Support business development and field troubleshooting concerns across departments Build and strengthen relationships with independent power providers, edge data center developers/lease providers, utilities, and key stakeholders.


• Collaborate with Legal to structure commercial agreements for strategic partnerships; support energy diligence and contracting for Power Purchase Arrangements (PPA).


• Partner with Site Selection teams to evaluate powered-land opportunities and identify new U.S. locations for near-term energy capacity and long-term utility growth.


• Coordinate with engineering/design, site development, sustainability, network, policy, communications, construction, legal, and finance teams.


• Support development and execution of the data center energy supply strategy; lead and contribute to energy projects as business needs evolve.


• Monitor and report PUE for telecom; set baselines and annual targets and drive continuous improvement in energy efficiency and cost performance.

Must Have:

• 7+ years of relevant engineering or field experience (telecom or utility environments).


• 10+ years addressing commercial energy challenges and forging long-term partnerships for large customer loads (international experience desired).


• Experience conducting due diligence and managing multiple large-scale projects; knowledge of transmission, distribution, utility peak shaving strategies, prime generation.


• Proven technical leadership, quality delivery, and mentoring; strong communication and relationship-building skills. Demonstrated expertise in regulated and de-regulated electrical energy markets. Experience with Energy-as-a-Service business models.


• Bachelor s in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, business, environmental science, energy, or related field.

NiceToHave:

• PE licensure Telecom Industry/background International Experience

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.