Oversees end-to-end electrical designs for large-scale data centers, from MV distribution to rack-level, ensuring code compliance and quality. Requires 8+ years in data center electrical design, hyperscale experience, and familiarity with power topologies and standards.
200k – 300k/yr
On-site8+ YOEHardware Engineering
About the role
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight of end-to-end electrical designs for large-scale data centers, ensuring design quality, code compliance, and alignment with Fluidstack's technical standards across all levels of the power distribution chain.
Contribute to the development of internal design standards, specifications, and best practices for data center electrical systems.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of experience in data centers electrical design or other mission-critical facilities, with exposure to the full power distribution chain from utility feed through rack-level delivery.
Prior experience at a hyperscale operator (AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft) or major mission-critical design firm designing for hyperscale environments.
Solid understanding of major data center electrical topologies (2N, N+1, catcher bus, distributed-redundant) and the ability to articulate the trade-offs between them.
Familiarity with relevant codes and standards including NEC (NFPA 70), TIA-942, NFPA 110, IEEE 446, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584.
Nice To Haves
Experience with high-density compute environments (AI/ML, HPC) and the unique electrical demands of GPU-heavy workloads.
Familiarity with EPMS/BMS integration, liquid cooling electrical distribution, and ASHRAE TC 9.9 thermal guidelines.
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred, or ability to obtain within 18 months.
Proficiency with tools such as Revit MEP, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or Bluebeam Revu.
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package (cash + equity).
Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms.
Base salary range: $200,000 - $270,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
Skills
Nec (Nfpa 70)Tia-942Nfpa 110Revit MepAutocad ElectricalEtapSkm PowertoolsBluebeam RevuEpmsBms
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