Principal Electrical Engineer

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.