Principal Engineer - Electrical Engineering (Data Centers)
Core
Design and manage electrical systems for data centers, focusing on power distribution, redundancy, and energy efficiency.
Role type
Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Centers)
Builds
Mission-critical data center infrastructure
Domain
Data Center Infrastructure / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
Data center electrical system design, Power load calculations, Equipment selection (transformers, switchgear, UPS), Redundancy and fault tolerance design, Energy efficiency strategies, Compliance with industry standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, IEEE, NEC), Arc flash calculations, Short circuit coordination studies, BIM modeling (Revit)
Preferred skills
Renewable energy integration, Advanced power systems knowledge, LEED accreditation, Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Technologies
AutoCAD, ETAP, DIALux, SKM Power Tools, Revit
Responsibilities
Develop electrical system designs for data centers, Perform power load calculations and capacity planning, Select and specify electrical equipment, Design systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features, Coordinate with mechanical and HVAC systems, Prepare design documentation and specifications, Supervise testing and commissioning of electrical systems
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
