Job Description
The Senior Electrical Engineer-Data Center will design, oversee, and optimize electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, solar, and energy storage projects, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage electrical engineering design standards for quality, presentation, and cost-effectiveness.
- Design and deliver electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, including power distribution, backup, and emergency systems.
- Ensure electrical designs comply with industry codes and standards such as NEC and IEC.
- Provide electrical design oversight throughout the data center lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
- Lead and manage large-scale, multi-site electrical engineering projects across regions.
- Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems with overall data center infrastructure.
- Review and optimize electrical system designs, including LV, MV, substations, and interconnection systems.
- Support field engineering, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment.
- Develop and support electrical specifications, equipment selection, and vendor management.
- Design and manage data center white space, including rack layout, power requirements, and cable pathways.
- Research and evaluate new electrical design materials, methods, and emerging technologies for data centers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in Electrical Engineering for data centers or Utility-scale solar and storage power plants.
- BSEE specializing in Power Systems from an ABET-accredited University; MS degree is a plus.
- PE license is a plus.
- Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to data centers and power generation.
- Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards.
- Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways.
- Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Revit.
- In-depth knowledge of LV, MV collection, transmission line, converters, and HVAC HVDC substation design including substation Protection Control, SCADA, and Telecommunications.
- Experience in designing electrical building systems for data centers, On-Site Renewable Energy Generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Microgrids, and Energy Storage.
- Skilled in designing backup power solutions with varying redundancy levels based on data center load criticality.
- Ability to complete work independently and handle most unique situations autonomously.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong knowledge of data center critical environment electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
- Experience in designing, integrating, and managing SCADA systems, and strong knowledge of network infrastructure within data centers.
- Experience in vendor management.
- Expertise in cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
- Understanding of industrial and commercial electrical one-lines.
- Experience with BMS, EPMS control systems, and data collection trending.
- Experience in developing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for systems operations.
- Knowledge of data center PUE and its derivation, as well as data center redundancy requirements at the network and power levels.
- Travel availability up to 20% domestically and internationally.
- Proficiency in reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $140,000 to $170,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive plan
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employees and dependents
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit
Parking with company contributions
Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid Office Setup)
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet Data
Optional Legal Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
Ready to Apply?
Join SB Energy and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More jobs at SB Energy
Director, Transmission Strategy
SB Energy
Denver
Full Time
Dec 19
Senior Structural Engineer
SB Energy
Not specified
Full Time
Dec 21
$14k-170k
Supervisor, Renewable Project Accounting
SB Energy
Redwood City
Full Time
Dec 24
$110k-140k
More jobs in Location not specified
Customer Success Manager, Growth
Affinity
NEW
VISA
Remote
Full Time
22h
Creative Video Producer, Brand
Affinity
NEW
Remote
Full Time
22h
$119k-137k
Head of Marketing - New Initiative
Sword
NEW
Remote
Full Time
22h