Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds, and operates mega-scale data center campuses for cloud and AI infrastructure. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, oversight, and implementation of scalable, sustainable electrical systems for large-scale data centers, while coordinating with cross-functional teams, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Create building and site electrical drawings
• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for large-scale data centers
• Provide electrical design oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, ensuring all systems are energy-efficient and meet performance standards
• Drive sustainability initiatives
• Manage large-scale, multi-site projects across global regions, ensuring the on-time delivery of electrical engineering systems and solutions
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, architecture, structural engineering, network, controls, and operations teams to integrate electrical systems with other data center components
• Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure all electrical systems meet quality, safety, and operational standards, as well as company specifications
• Act as the main point of contact for all electrical systems-related decisions and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure all electrical designs and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements
• Assess and mitigate risks related to electrical system failures
• Lead root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions for any system failures or incidents to improve future design resilience
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations in data center electrical engineering, with a focus on energy efficiency and future scalability
• Develop and refine electrical design standards and guidelines to ensure consistent and efficient electrical systems across all data centers

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a technical expert in low voltage electrical systems engineering, with a deep understanding of data center operations, sustainability initiatives, and reliability requirements
• Knowledge of all aspects of electrical engineering is required, including UPS, generators, LV and MV switchgear, electrical power management systems and value engineering as the relate to designing state-of-the-art data centers
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on data center design and operations
• Proven track record of delivering electrical systems for large-scale data center projects
• Extensive experience with software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, etc.)
• Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systems
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics
• Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers
• Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think big picture while also managing granular details
• Adaptability: Proven track record of managing change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership: Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Experience with complex, multi-site projects: Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines and deliver exceptional results
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: Capable of interfacing with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders
• Creative problem-solver: Ability to troubleshoot and optimize system performance effectively
• Team Building: Ability to lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure environments
• This role requires occasional travel to data center sites across multiple regions (up to 25% travel)
• Ability to work in both office environments and active construction sites, adhering to all safety protocols
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (master's or Ph.D. preferred)
• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience working in global data center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions
• Hyperscaler: Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta cloud providers' data center requirements
• Cloud Certifications: Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.)
• Global Experience: Experience leading product launches in global markets, including knowledge of international land, energy and/or data center regulations and compliance
• Technical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development lifecycles