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Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer, Data Centers

Houston, TX, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-06

Core

Lead design and engineering of critical high voltage electrical infrastructure for hyperscale data centers and mission-critical facilities, serving as the technical authority from concept through commissioning.

Role type

Senior IC high voltage electrical engineer (data centers)

Builds

Utility-scale substations, high voltage distribution systems, on-site generation, and renewable energy integration for hyperscale data center campuses

Domain

Commercial real estate / Electrical engineering / Data centers

Required skills

High voltage power system design, Substation engineering, Utility interconnection strategy, Electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash), Redundant power architecture design, Commissioning planning, Technical leadership

Preferred skills

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Multi-state PE license, Sustainable design credentials, Renewable energy integration expertise, Microgrid design, Design-build project delivery (via careerplan.io/jobs/REQ538714-senior-high-voltage-electrical-engineer-data-centers-at-jll)

Technologies

SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, Digital relaying, Substation automation

Responsibilities

Develop electrical system architectures optimizing reliability and scalability for mission-critical computing loads; Design utility-scale substations and campus loop distribution systems; Perform complex electrical system studies and protective device coordination; Lead utility interconnection strategy for developments requiring 100+ MW capacity; Architect electrical distribution systems supporting Tier III and Tier IV availability requirements; Lead integration of sustainable power solutions including BESS and microgrids; Provide technical due diligence for data center acquisitions; Lead comprehensive design reviews ensuring code compliance and constructability; Provide expert field engineering support during construction and commissioning.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership