Principal Electrical Engineer
Leads technical strategy for power distribution, switchgear design, and protection systems in modular data centers. Oversees system analysis, code compliance, design reviews, and mentors engineers. Requires 10-15+ years experience, BSEE (MSEE/PE preferred), and deep power systems expertise.
About the job
What You’ll Be Working On
Technical Authority & Strategy
- Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage).
- Lead high-level system architecture to ensure reliability and selectivity for modular data centers and power distribution centers.
Code Interpretation & Compliance
- Act as the final decision-maker on complex code interpretations, ensuring strict compliance with NEC (NFPA 70), UL 1558/1670/891/508A, and IEEE standards.
Advanced Power Systems Analysis
- Perform and oversee critical power system studies, including Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash, and Load Flow analysis.
Protection & Control
- Design and validate complex protection schemes, selecting and configuring protective relays (SEL, ABB, etc.) to ensure optimal system reliability.
Critical Design Reviews
- Conduct deep-dive technical reviews of designs produced by the engineering team, serving as the final quality gate before fabrication.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide expert mentorship to Staff and Senior Electrical Engineers, elevating the team's technical capabilities and fostering future leaders.
Engineering Standards
- Develop and maintain the department’s electrical design standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure consistency across all projects.
Cross-Functional Strategy
- Partner with Manufacturing and Product Management to align technical capabilities with long-term business goals, driving innovation in modular power solutions.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree (MSEE) with a focus on Power Systems and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license are strongly preferred.
Industry Experience
- 10–15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, specifically focused on switchgear design and modular infrastructure.
Switchgear Mastery
- Deep understanding of switchgear construction, bus bracing, thermal management, and insulation requirements for both LV and MV equipment.
Protection Expertise
- Demonstrated mastery of power protection theory, including symmetrical components, relay coordination, fault current, and arc flash mitigation techniques.
Strategic Leadership
- Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges, providing authoritative direction and "first principles" problem-solving.
Communication
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex electrical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers.
Bonus Points
- Experience representing organizations on technical committees (e.g., IEEE, NFPA, UL).
- Extensive experience with EPlan or AutoCAD Electrical for schematic integration.
- Experience with PLC/SCADA integration as it relates to power automation.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Restricted Stock Units
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- 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
Compensation Range
- Up to $197,000 - $232,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
Skills
Switchgear Design, Power Distribution, Protective Relays, Sel, Abb, Nec, Ieee, Ul Standards, Short Circuit Analysis, Arc Flash Analysis, Etap, Skm, Eplan, Autocad Electrical, Plc/Scada
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