Principal Electrical Engineer, Global

About the role

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Essential Job Functions

• Energy storage and generation
  Lead integration of energy storage into data center electrical infrastructure to support resiliency, peak demand management, and operational flexibility
  Assess on-site generation solutions, including standby, prime power, and hybrid distributed systems, to support business, reliability, and sustainability goals
  Develop electrical strategies that integrate BESS, distributed generation, and advanced controls into mission-critical environments
  Develop standards and design criteria for generation and energy storage topology, controls, safety, and commissioning

• Product development
  Participate in the product development lifecycle from concept through implementation
  Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective design solutions with long-term operational sustainability
  Develop and set minimum requirements for complete sequences of operation across designed systems
  Drive standards for electrical commissioning efforts

• Design quality and delivery
  Review program-level design plans, equipment selections, and system submittals
  Ensure consistent execution through effective coordination and handoff to internal teams and external partners adapting the program prototype for site-specific use
  Partner with regional product enablement teams to implement product intent consistently across projects and regions
  Support documentation handoff and coordination with regional teams and external consultants for site adaptation of global prototypes

• Engineering analysis
  Apply engineering analysis tools and professional judgment to evaluate loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents
  Perform or guide the following studies: Load analysis and failure scenario calculations, Short-circuit and overcurrent protection device coordination studies, Arc flash mitigation studies, Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations, Lighting photometric studies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
  Substantial experience in electrical power design and construction required, 10+ years preferred
  Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc, ETAP, and PSCAD modeling software

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Professional license

• Familiarity with industrialized delivery concepts such as evidence-based readiness, repeatable handover practices, and continuous improvement loops

Physical Demands And Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.