Data Center Electrical Engineer (Masters or PhD)

About the Company

The company is a leading developer and builder of hyperscale data centers engineered for flexibility, sustainability, and high-performance computing.

The organization specializes digital infrastructure, integrating high-voltage power systems, distributed energy resources, and advanced protection schemes to support AI/ML-driven computational loads. This is an opportunity to join a technically elite team shaping the electrical backbone of hyperscale data infrastructure.

About the Position

The Data Center Electrical Engineer (PE or P.Eng) will design and oversee the electrical plant across the full product lifecycle—from concept and detailed engineering through commissioning and operations.

This role is heavily focused on High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems design for hyperscale data centers, including switchgear, transformers, distribution systems, and advanced protection and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and review electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, layouts, and specifications for HV and MV systems

Perform and oversee detailed power system studies, including:

Load flow analysis

Short circuit analysis

Protective device coordination studies

Arc flash and fault analysis

Develop and maintain detailed electrical system models in ETAP, SKM, or PSSE

Analyze complex operating scenarios, including AI/ML load fluctuations and MV fault conditions

Lead protection and coordination studies for grid-connected and islanded (microgrid) modes

Design and implement IEC 61850-based protection systems

Support distributed energy resource (DER) integration, including BESS and PV systems

Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning of HV/MV equipment

Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and other applicable codes

Own power system performance issues from conceptual design through site installation

This is a highly technical, individual contributor role within a lean, high-performing, flat organizational structure.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Practical, real-world experience (not purely academic or R&D) in mission-critical or data center environments

Experience designing HV and MV electrical systems for data centers

Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or PSSE

Strong background in:

Short-circuit and fault analysis

Protection and coordination studies

Arc flash studies

Experience implementing IEC 61850-based protection systems

Experience integrating distributed energy resources (BESS, PV) in microgrid environments

Familiarity with IEEE 1547, 2800, 2030.7 standards

Deep knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and NFPA 70E standards

Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng licensure

Direct data center or mission critical experience required

Benefits

$235,000 – $340,000 compensation

Strong benefits package (medical, dental, vision)

Long-term incentive eligibility

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI-driven data center infrastructure

High-impact technical role within a forward-thinking organization

Full-Time