Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

nVent

Wildwood, MO

Full Time

Posted May 20, 2026

$124k - $230k

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

This role will serve as the technical visionary shaping the next generation of power distribution architectures for hyperscale and AI-driven datacenters.

Key Responsibilities

Define and architect innovative rack-level power distribution topologies (AC, DC, HVDC).
Investigate new technologies in solid-state protection, intelligent power switching, and metering, and AI-enabled load balancing.
Evaluate and integrate breakthrough approaches such as power sidecar systems, in-rack busbars, and modular busway systems.
Translate innovative ideas into manufacturable, standards-compliant solutions.
Guide engineering teams in rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts to validate new concepts.
Anticipate industry shifts (AI-scale, 1MW+ racks, OCP-HPR standards) and propose next-gen architectures.
Partner with market-leading technology vendors (compute, rack, power components) where appropriate to accelerate development and ensure interoperability.
Represent nVent as a leader with a point of view in customer innovation forums and industry standards bodies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
10+ years of experience required, with 15+ years preferred—ideally within data center environments, power electronics, or telecom power systems .
Experience in architecting innovative electrical systems and bringing new concepts to market.
Strong collaborator with cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Perks

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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