Principal Data Center Design Electrical Engineer
Montera Infrastructure
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $220,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead electrical design strategy for data center projects, including site selection, phased expansion, retrofits, upgrades, and acquisitions.
- Define and implement power systems, including high-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generator integration, and load management solutions.
- Develop cost-optimized, scalable electrical designs that enhance operability and scalability at industry-leading price points.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, redundancy and operational excellence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams managing compute, networking, and storage to optimize electrical design for AI and hyperscale workloads.
- Ensure designs meet NFPA, IEEE, ANSI and all relevant regulatory requirements.
- Lead technical reviews, commissioning activities, and design summits to validate performance, reliability, and operational efficiencies.
- Champion reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across all electrical systems.
- Evaluate and collaborate with MEP design partners to guarantee mission-critical electrical systems meet resilience and efficiency requirements.
- Manage contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and vendor documentation, ensuring seamless integration of third-party solutions.
- Lead electrical design conversations and planning with Montera’s core partners such as Nvidia, Schneider, Vertiv, and Eaton.
- Understand the core design characteristics of target customers: Microsoft, Google, Meta, OCI, OAI, Coreweave, and others.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, cultivating Montera’s center of excellence for data center electrical engineering.
- Provide thought leadership across the organization and industry.
Requirements
- BSc/MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering for data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, with a strong background in power distribution systems.
- Expert knowledge of electrical infrastructure components, including switchgear, transformers, UPS, cooling systems, and fire suppression technology.
- Familiarity with advanced power redundancy strategies, load management, and energy efficiency optimization.
- Strong leadership experience, able to oversee cross-functional teams and drive high-stakes projects to completion.
- Professional Engineer qualification preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
- Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time.
- Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
- Recognition & Rewards: Annual bonus program to share in our success.
- Extra Support: Remote work stipend plus phone allowance to help you stay connected.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
electrical designpower systemshigh-voltage distributionUPS systemsgenerator integrationload managementcost-optimized designsemerging technologieselectrical infrastructure componentsenergy efficiency optimization
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationmentoringthought leadershipcross-functional team managementproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningoperational excellence
Certifications
BSc in Electrical EngineeringMSc in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer qualification