Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Senior Electrical Engineer

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge electrical systems in highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class electrical systems that support massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

Candidate must be a technical expert in low voltage electrical systems engineering, with a deep understanding of data center operations, sustainability initiatives, and reliability requirements. Knowledge of all aspects of electrical engineering is required, including UPS, generators, LV and MV switch gear, electrical power management systems and value engineering as the relate to designing state-of-the-art data centers.

• Create building and site electrical drawings
• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for large-scale data centers
• Provide electrical design oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, ensuring all systems are energy-efficient and meet performance standards
• Drive sustainability initiatives
• Manage large-scale, multi-site projects across global regions, ensuring the on-time delivery of electrical engineering systems and solutions
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, architecture, structural engineering, network, controls, and operations teams to integrate electrical systems with other data center components
• Work closely with vendors and contractors to ensure all electrical systems meet quality, safety, and operational standards, as well as company specifications
• Act as the main point of contact for all electrical systems-related decisions and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure all electrical designs and systems comply with local, state, and federal regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements
• Assess and mitigate risks related to electrical system failures
• Lead root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions for any system failures or incidents to improve future design resilience
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations in data center electrical engineering, with a focus on energy efficiency and future scalability
• Develop and refine electrical design standards and guidelines to ensure consistent and efficient electrical systems across all data centers

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (master's or Ph.D. preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on data center design and operations
• Proven track record of delivering electrical systems for large-scale data center projects
• Extensive experience with software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, etc.)
• Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systems
• Communication:
  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder Management:
  Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics

• License:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience working in global data center projects, navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions
• Hyperscaler:
  Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta cloud providers' data center requirements
• Cloud
  
  Certifications:
  
  Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.)
• Global
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience leading product launches in global markets, including knowledge of international land, energy and/or data center regulations and compliance
• Technical Background: A strong technical understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development life cycles

• Integrity and Ethical Standards:
  Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers
• Effective Communication:
  The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
  Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of…