Principal Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
ON.energyis setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center.
With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers.
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader across On.Energy's product portfolio. This is a product-focused, senior individual contributor role requiring breadth across power systems, electrical design, systemsintegrationandelectrical codes and standards . You will setelectrical engineering technical direction, lead complex design work, establish electrical standards, and mentor engineering teams acrossthe Hardware Engineering team.
What You'll Do- Serve as the technical authority for electrical system design across On.Energy product lines.
- Lead electrical architecture design including power distribution, protection coordination,groundingstrategy, surge protectionandoverall electrical system integration.
- Support design verification through domain electrical design standards, specifications, and review frameworks for the product portfolioe.g. NFPA 70,IEEE, ANSI and UL standards.
- Stablish verification methods to demonstrate electrical design compliance to technical requirements e.g. analytical, simulation or testing.
- Perform and review electrical calculations, load flow, short circuit,arc flash,protection, EMI, voltage surgestudies .
- Lead design reviews andsupportroot cause analyses for both new product development and field issues.
- Compile and validate product technical information packages including but not limited toSLDs, specs, and compliance documentation.
- Recommend vendors, components, and design approaches for key electrical equipment.
- Mentor and develop senior and mid-level electrical engineering knowledge across
Hardware Engineering team.
- Master'sor Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
- 10 to 15+ years of electrical engineering experience inelectricalsystemsanalysis, energy storage, or industrial applications.
- Expert knowledge of electrical power systems analysis, protection schemes, and grounding/bonding, EMI and overvoltage phenomena.
- Proven ability to produce and review SLDs, schematics, and electrical specifications at product level.
- Strong familiarity with NEC, IEEE, IEC, and UL standards applicable to electrical equipment.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and executive audiences.
- Willing to travel up to 20% for prototype testingandproductcommissioning.
- PE license or equivalent certification.
- Background in data centerelectrical backbone design.
- Experience with UL9540, NFPA 855, UL1741, UL1778and other related battery storage standards.
- Experience with battery systems, power electronics, UPS, or mission-critical power system design.
- What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- What you’ll get:
- Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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