# Electrical Design Engineer - Data Center

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Sunnyvale, CA
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $195k – $225k/yr
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Autocad, Revit, Etap, Skm, Nec, Power Distribution, Data Center Design, Electrical Engineering, Short-Circuit Analysis, Arc-Flash Studies
**Posted:** 2026-05-18

> Lead electrical design for large-scale data center campuses, specifying critical power distribution systems and ensuring compliance with NEC standards. Requires 10+ years of experience in mission-critical facilities and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, and SKM.

## Job Description

## What You'll Be Working On
- Advance design for large-scale data center campuses from conceptual sketches to construction ready sets.
- Design and specify electrical equipment for critical power path - including power transformers, LV/MV switchgear, UPS, data center building power distribution, protection and controls, auto transfer, switchboards, cabling, busway, panels, etc.
- Perform critical technical calculations and system studies, including short-circuit, protection, arc-flash, load flow, harmonics, dynamic transient analysis studies.
- Review drawings, specifications, and shop drawings prepared by external consultants to ensure strict compliance with the project’s Basis of Design.
- Support the Field Engineering team by aiding rapid resolution of RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing design clarifications during the construction phase.
- Participate in factory witness testing (FWT) for engineered or complex electrical equipment.

## What You'll Bring to the Team
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 10+ years of electrical engineering design experience, with a heavy emphasis on data centers or mission-critical industrial facilities.
- Expert-level knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant NFPA/IEEE standards.
- Proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM).
- Proven track record of successfully taking complex electrical designs from schematic phases through to construction execution.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate closely with mechanical, real estate, and power engineering teams.

## Bonus Points
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Experience modeling systems with alternative energy inputs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Familiarity with SCADA and Emergency Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS).
- Mega Project in-field construction experience for data centers or similar mission critical facilities.
- Experience working with hyperscale clients in a fast paced design/build environment.

## Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity packages
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
- Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
- Employer contributions to HSA account
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development & tuition reimbursement
- Mental health & wellness support
- Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
- Cell phone stipend
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
- Volunteer time off
- Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
- Daily meals allowance
- Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $195,000 - $225,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.

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