Key skills
Electrical design for data centersElectrical systems - protectionElectrical systems - groundingGeneratorsUPS systemsBattery systemsElectrical codes - NECElectrical codes - NFPAElectrical codes - ULElectrical codes - ANSIUtility standardsManaging external design consultantsProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseLeadershipCommunication
About this role
Switch is a company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, focusing on revolutionary innovation and operational excellence. The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design and development of electrical systems for data center products, ensuring resilience, scalability, and alignment with performance and cost standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead electrical design efforts for data center products and infrastructure systems
- Develop and maintain design standards, specifications, and Basis of Design documentation
- Serve as technical authority for medium- and low-voltage systems, including UPS, switchgear, generators, grounding, and protection schemes
- Manage and review work performed by external engineering consultants
- Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency, cost, and performance
- Collaborate with internal teams including construction, operations, and engineering
- Coordinate with vendors, utilities, inspectors, and contractors
- Support RFP development and evaluate design proposals
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and Switch requirements
- Support site visits, design reviews, and project execution activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and product development
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 8+ years of experience in electrical design for data centers or mission-critical facilities
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems including protection, grounding, generators, UPS, and battery systems
- Experience interpreting and applying codes such as NEC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, and utility standards
- Experience managing external design consultants
- Strong communication and technical documentation skills
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with both greenfield and brownfield projects
- Experience presenting technical concepts to stakeholders or leadership
- Experience working with AHJs, utilities, and cross-disciplinary teams