Principal Engineer - Data Center

Electric Power Engineers • Austin, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

We are designing the grid of the future!
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, Data Center at Electric Power Engineers (EPE), you will lead the design, implementation, and lifecycle support of mission-critical electrical systems for hyperscale data centers. Your work will directly safeguard uptime, optimize efficiency, and maintain the highest safety standards across EPE’s fast‑growing global portfolio.

Requirements

• 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. Master is preferred.
• 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

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 Eletric 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees