Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

About the role

This is a full-time exempt (40+ hours/week), field-based role requiring 100% travel to project sites across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for mission-critical data center facilities
• Produce engineering deliverables and construction document packages in collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams
• Support electrical infrastructure design from concept development through permitting, construction, commissioning, and project completion
• Develop solutions that balance reliability, constructability, project schedules, and budget requirements
• Define critical electrical equipment requirements and develop technical specifications
• Review and approve equipment submittals to ensure compliance with project standards and performance objectives
• Coverage at commissioning teams to support testing, validation, and documentation of electrical systems
• Conduct field reviews, site assessments, and electrical system audits at active project locations
• Support startup and operational readiness activities for newly deployed facilities
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across different regions and project phases
• Collaborate with operations, commissioning, construction, and engineering stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to electrical infrastructure standards, reliability, and deployment methodologies
• Support the development of scalable electrical solutions for high-density computing environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for mission-critical, industrial, commercial, or data center facilities
• Hands-on electrical design experience supporting facility infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and mission-critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of critical data center electrical equipment and supporting systems
• Experience supporting the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of data centers or similar critical facilities
• Ability to evaluate constructability, maintainability, and operational impacts during design development
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound engineering decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (100%)
• Experience supporting high-density compute environments, AI infrastructure, or HPC facilities
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial power distribution systems
• Familiarity with regional building codes, electrical codes, and permitting requirements
• Experience carrying designs from conceptual development through deployment and operational turnover
• Experience supporting construction administration, commissioning, or startup activities
• Knowledge of mission-critical redundancy strategies and electrical reliability principles
• Experience reviewing technical submittals and equipment specifications
• Familiarity with data center cooling infrastructure and related mechanical systems

Qualifications

• Passport required for international travel

Skills

• Proficient in electrical design software
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retail & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events

Pay

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $96.15 – $120.19 per hour.