Lead Engineer, Data Center Electrical
Core
Lead electrical engineer providing technical leadership for the design and validation of large-scale AI data center power infrastructure from utility interface to GPU racks.
Role type
Senior IC electrical infrastructure engineer (data center)
Builds
High-density AI data center power systems and distribution networks
Domain
Data center infrastructure / Power systems engineering
Required skills
Medium- and low-voltage electrical design, utility interface assessment, substation and transformer evaluation, backup power system design (generators, UPS, batteries), load-flow and short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, grounding and arc-flash studies, EPMS telemetry integration, commissioning validation, risk assessment, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Hyperscale data center experience, ETAP/SKM power system modeling, high-density compute load profiling, microgrid and behind-the-meter power knowledge, developer due diligence, vendor submittal review
Technologies
ETAP, SKM, EPMS, UPS, generators, battery storage, switchgear, busways, rack PDUs
Responsibilities
Own electrical content of data center Basis of Design (BOD) including design criteria and single-line diagrams; Translate compute requirements into capacity plans and peak-load assumptions; Validate power path from utility through substations to rack connections; Assess backup power options and dynamic load response; Review protection studies and power quality; Evaluate procurement and commissioning plans; Identify design gaps and technical risks; Partner with mechanical and compute teams on capacity alignment; Prepare risk assessments and readiness recommendations for leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
