Switch is a company focused on designing and operating data centers that enable future technology. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of electrical systems for data center products, ensuring infrastructure resilience and efficiency.
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