Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on designing the grid of the future and is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for Data Centers. The role involves leading the design, implementation, and lifecycle support of electrical systems in hyperscale data centers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with various teams to optimize system efficiency and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Engineer medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, UPS and generator backup, and emergency power systems for high‑density loads
- Produce and review one‑line diagrams, schematics, Bills of Materials, and installation drawings
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- Work closely with mechanical, civil, controls, and IT teams to define project requirements, design criteria, and budgets
- Provide technical leadership during design reviews, value‑engineering sessions, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and on‑site inspections
- Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 10+ years of progressive experience in data‑center or other mission‑critical electrical design; active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Deep knowledge of power‑distribution architecture, UPS/generator systems, grounding/bonding, and protective‑device coordination for ≥ 20 MW facilities
- Demonstrated success delivering data‑center projects from concept through commissioning, including field construction support
- Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including NEC and IEC standards
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage foryou
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- MyShare Employee Ownership Program
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Company Overview
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.epeconsulting.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Electric Power Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.