Electrical Systems Engineer

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Rotating Shifts (24/7/365 Coverage)

The Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mission-Critical serves as the on-site owner’s technical authority for electrical infrastructure supporting a High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its associated on-site power generation facilities.

This role is part of a five-person Electrical SME team operating on rotating shifts to ensure continuous expert oversight. Electrical SMEs work shoulder-to-shoulder with Critical Infrastructure Operators, Mechanical Systems SMEs, Hybrid Space (Liquid Cooling) SMEs, and Energy Station SMEs to deliver safe, reliable, and procedurally disciplined operations in a live, mission-critical environment.

Electrical SMEs are fully qualified to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, UPS infrastructure, switch gear, and interfaces with generation and power plant systems. The role requires deep technical expertise, calm decision-making in live environments, and strong leadership presence on shift.

• Electrical Authority & Operations
  • Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for all power distribution, UPS, generator, and switch gear systems supporting the HPCC.
  • Provide real-time technical guidance during switching, energization, restoration, and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Coordinate closely with contracted operators to ensure safe and reliable electrical operations across data center, compute, and energy environments.
  • Maintain expert-level knowledge of site single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and system interdependencies.
• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting
  • Continuously monitor electrical system health and performance, identifying anomalies and operational risk.
  • Troubleshoot electrical faults, alarms, and abnormal conditions in coordination with Controls, Mechanical, and Energy teams.
  • Participate in root cause analyses following electrical events or system disruptions.
  • Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and equipment start-up activities.
• Safety, Compliance & Procedures
  • Serve as on-shift authority for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permitting, and arc-flash PPE compliance.
  • Enforce adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and owner-specific EHS standards.
  • Promote a culture of safety, procedural discipline, and accountability across all shifts.
  • Participate in the development, review, and refinement of operating procedures and LOTO plans.
  • Mentor and train operators and maintenance personnel on electrical systems, safety practices, and procedures.
  • Support operator qualification programs and skills assessments.
  • Ensure accurate shift logs, equipment status updates, and event documentation.
  • Identify procedural gaps or improvement opportunities and elevate recommendations to the Electrical Department Manager.
  • Contribute to lessons‑learned documentation following events or deviations.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  • Act as the primary electrical liaison between Critical Infrastructure, Compute Infrastructure, and Energy Station teams.
  • Ensure clear communication of electrical system status during shift handovers and operational transitions.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum of 8 years supporting medium‑and low‑voltage electrical systems in mission‑critical data centers, industrial facilities, or power generation environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with switch gear, UPS systems, generators, protective relays, and power distribution infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train operators or technicians in electrical safety and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and best practices for critical electrical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, and control logic.
• Strong communication skills and situational awareness in live, high‑availability operating environments.