Principal Electrical Engineer, Global

Vantage Data Centers•Denver, CO

3d•$165,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to own all aspects of Electrical Engineering for our new age data center designs, ensuring that this discipline operates as an integrated part of the global product platform. You will be accountable for the integrity, usability and evolution of standards, reference designs, approved variants and technical guidance across these areas. This includes defining where the platform must remain standard, where regional variation is appropriate, and how exceptions are governed when delivery realities require adaptation. You will also own the mechanisms that connect design intent to project delivery across this discipline — including design governance, cross-discipline decision-making, readiness for handover, and the feedback loops that ensure field, commissioning and operational experience strengthens the next version of the platform. This position will be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college
Substantial experience in electrical power design and construction required, 10+ years preferred
Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required
Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc, ETAP, and PSCAD modeling software
Working knowledge of critical power infrastructure within a data center

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional license
Experience in global, multi-region organizations operating with common standards and governed variants.
Familiarity with industrialized delivery concepts such as evidence-based readiness, repeatable handover practices, and continuous improvement loops.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of energy storage into data center electrical infrastructure to support resiliency, peak demand management, and operational flexibility
Assess on-site generation solutions, including standby, prime power, and hybrid distributed systems, to support business, reliability, and sustainability goals
Develop electrical strategies that integrate BESS, distributed generation, and advanced controls into mission-critical environments
Provide technical leadership on interconnection, protection, and control philosophies for generation and energy storage assets
Develop standards and design criteria for generation and energy storage topology, controls, safety, and commissioning
Participate in the product development lifecycle from concept through implementation
Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective design solutions with long-term operational sustainability
Develop and set minimum requirements for complete sequences of operation across designed systems
Drive standards for electrical commissioning efforts
Review program-level design plans, equipment selections, and system submittals
Ensure consistent execution through effective coordination and handoff to internal teams and external partners adapting the program prototype for site-specific use
Work across engineering disciplines to deliver streamlined, practical solutions aligned with Operations and business needs
Partner with regional product enablement teams to implement product intent consistently across projects and regions
Support documentation handoff and coordination with regional teams and external consultants for site adaptation of global prototypes
Apply engineering analysis tools and professional judgment to evaluate loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents
Perform or guide the following studies: Load analysis and failure scenario calculations, Short-circuit and overcurrent protection device coordination studies, Arc flash mitigation studies, Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations, Lighting photometric studies