Hybrid Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center

at SB Energy

• Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Switching
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Senior Electrical Engineer providing expertise in Electrical Engineering design for data centers and solar projects at SB Energy. Collaborating with cross-functional teams ensuring safety and efficiency in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• As a part of the Engineering team, the Sr. Electrical Engineer-Data Center will provide subject matter expertise on Electrical Engineering design, final engineering, and construction permitting of data center projects as well as utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
• This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all electrical designs are optimized for efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.
• Create and manage Electrical Engineering design standards to set requirements for quality, presentation standards, and cost-effectiveness
• Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinating other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed
• Design and deliver electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, backup power, and emergency systems.
• Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and construction / installation drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements.
• Partner with engineers and key stakeholders to define technical specifications, design criteria, and project budgets.
• Provide electrical design oversight throughout the full data center lifecycle, from early concept through commissioning, ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, and energy-efficiency goals.
• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-site projects across multiple regions, delivering electrical engineering solutions on schedule.
• Work closely with mechanical, architectural, structural, network, controls, and operations teams to seamlessly integrate electrical systems with overall data center infrastructure.
• Track emerging technologies and industry trends in data center electrical engineering, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, resilience, and future scalability.
• Support field engineering and commissioning teams to test, validate, and verify proper installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Develop and edit electrical specifications, and support the selection of equipment, systems, and devices.
• Establish and continuously improve electrical design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency, reliability, and efficiency across all data center projects.
• Review Low Voltage (LV), medium voltage collection systems (MVac/MVdc), interconnection, and also substation system designs (HVac/HVdc) for data center, solar, and energy storage projects
• Optimize project designs by drawing upon knowledge of LV, MV collection, transformers, switching, relaying, back-up power, and substation design including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
• Work with data center clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, capex and opex optimizations, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility.
• Attend design meetings with other team members (internal and external) and lead electrical discussion in the meetings.
• Manage schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines.
• Provide technical review and guidance on equipment selection and approved vendor list
• Support data center O&M team with technical knowledge and troubleshooting
• Design and manage the data center white space, including rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathways, and projected build phases.
• Participate in the development of data center facilities requirements documentation.
• Research and evaluate new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and clearly communicate necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in Electrical Engineering for data centers or Utility-scale solar and storage power plants
• BSEE specializing in Power Systems from ABET-accredited University, MS a plus, PE license a plus
• Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to data centers and power generation
• Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards
• Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and Revit
• In-depth knowledge of LV, MV collection, transmission line, Converters, and HVAC/HVDC substation design including substation Protection & Control, SCADA, and Telecommunications
• Experienced in the design data center’s electrical building, On-Site Renewable Energy Generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Microgrids, and Energy Storage.
• Skilled in designing backup power solutions with varying redundancy levels based on data center load criticality.
• Ability to complete work independently and handle most unique situations autonomously.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of data center/critical environment electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience in designing, integrating, and managing SCADA systems, as well as strong knowledge of network infrastructure within data centers to ensure efficient and secure operations
• Experience in vendor management
• Expertise in cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Understanding of industrial/commercial electrical one-lines
• Experience with BMS/EPMS control systems and data collection/trending.
• Experience in developing MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for carrying out systems operations.
• Knowledge of data center PUE and its derivation as well as data center's redundancy requirements at the network and power levels
• Experience with data center mechanical design is a plus.
• Proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation.
• Proven problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support