Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and architect innovative rack-level power distribution topologies (AC, DC, HVDC)
• Investigate new technologies in solid-state protection, intelligent power switching, and metering, and AI-enabled load balancing
• Evaluate and integrate breakthrough approaches such as power sidecar systems, in-rack busbars, and modular busway systems
• Translate innovative ideas into manufacturable, standards-compliant solutions
• Guide engineering teams in rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts to validate new concepts
• Anticipate industry shifts (AI-scale, 1MW+ racks, OCP‑HPR standards) and propose next‑gen architectures
• Partner with market‑leading technology vendors (compute, rack, power components) where appropriate to accelerate development and ensure interoperability
• Represent nVent as a leader with a point of view in customer innovation forums and industry standards bodies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required
• 10+ years of experience required, with 15+ years preferred—ideally within data center environments, power electronics, or telecom power systems
• Experience in architecting innovative electrical systems and bringing new concepts to market
• Strong collaborator with cross‑functional teams