Data Center Owner's Representative - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity.

Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive.

Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:


* A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline


* 7 to 10 years of experience managing complex substation or utility infrastructure projects


* Demonstrated success overseeing EPC contracts in a design-build delivery model


* Strong working knowledge of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation systems, including protection, controls, and physical layout


* Experience with permitting, utility coordination, and regulatory compliance


* Familiarity with electrical design packages, including one-line diagrams, schematics, relay settings, and construction drawings


* Preferred experience supporting substation infrastructure for data centers or mission-critical facilities


* Familiarity with utility interconnection processes, NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards preferred


* PMP or similar project management certification preferred


* Experience with commissioning planning, energization procedures, and turnover documentation preferred

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Data Center Owner's Representative, you will:


* Serve as the primary point of contact between the EPC contractor and the owner's internal campus infrastructure and construction teams


* Coordinate across internal engineering, operations, and design groups to ensure the substation scope integrates with overall campus planning


* Lead and document multi-disciplinary design review meetings, ensuring design quality, standards compliance, and system compatibility


* Manage permitting strategy and submittals with EPC and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), including utility interconnection requirements


* Facilitate coordination meetings and working sessions with EPC, design consultants, permitting agencies, and internal stakeholders


* Conduct and coordinate regular site walkdowns to review construction progress, field conditions, and safety compliance


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