Power System Studies Project Manager - Data Center

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results - for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

At Olsson, we are passionate about improving communities through expert engineering and design. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make an impact. 

Our Data Center team delivers multidisciplinary engineering and design services for some of the world's most innovative companies. These projects represent some of the largest and most complex infrastructure developments in the country, creating opportunities to solve challenging problems, collaborate across disciplines, and shape the facilities that support global connectivity. 

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash (SCCAF) process for complex data center projects. In this role, you will bring clients, contractors, and technical teams together around the information, decisions, and milestones needed to deliver coordinated electrical studies. You will help move the work from kickoff through final reports and labels while supporting system reliability, personnel safety, and a smooth transition from design into construction. 

What You'll Do  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for SCCAF coordination among the client, general contractor, electrical contractor, and Olsson engineering team. 
• Lead the SCCAF process from project kickoff through final reports and labels, keeping the work aligned with construction milestones and project priorities. 
• Develop and maintaina detailed SCCAF schedule, adjusting it as project information, equipment data, and construction activities evolve. 
• Coordinate the flow of SCCAF information and deliverables, including requests for information, submittals, equipment data, settings, labels, study revisions, and final reports. 
• Track required inputs and follow up with project partners to address missing information, field discrepancies, late design changes, or other items that may affect progress. 
• Plan, lead, and document SCCAF coordination meetings while maintainingclear action items, responsibilities, and follow-up. 
• Partner with technical teams to support quality, consistency, and alignment between SCCAF deliverables and approved construction documents. 
• Identifyschedule, coordination, and project delivery risks early and work with stakeholders to develop practical solutions. 
• Support project management activities, including deliverable tracking, document control, invoicing coordination, project reporting, and adherence to Olsson's quality processes. 

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor'sdegree in electrical engineering is strongly preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required. 
• 4+ years of experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry with increasing project responsibilities. 
• 2+ years of project management, project coordination, or related leadership experience, which may be concurrent with overall project experience. 
• Familiarity with electrical engineering and design terminology. Experience supporting short circuit, coordination, arc flash, power studies, or construction-phase electrical work is beneficial. 
• Understanding ofproject schedules, contracts, project financials, documentation, and multidisciplinary coordination. 
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to build effective relationships, create accountability, and coordinate information across clients, contractors, and technical teams. 
• Commitment to exceptional client service, quality, and safety

The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance-based bonus and merit increases.

National Pay Range

$80,000—$150,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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