Senior Electrical Engineer

NTT Global Data Centers•NorCal, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a key member of NTT Global Data Centers’ Global Design Standards team. The role translates Owner Project Requirements for the NTT GID Design Product into the Global Reference Design, provides regional engineering guidance for localization and deployment by third-party architects and engineers, and supports project design reviews throughout design and delivery. The engineer works with internal business functions, the NTT Product team, regional design delivery teams, and design managers, consulting with Engineering, Expansion, Construction, Operations, Product, and Sales teams to assess risks and opportunities and make effective design decisions. Working closely with the Technical Director of Global Design Standards, the role advances efficiency, innovation, speed to market, and predictable adoption of design practices and procedures, and supports team workload planning, prioritization, and development. The role leads complex electrical engineering work for data center infrastructure, provides technical review and guidance, mentors engineers, and contributes to design development, system optimization, and continuous improvement. It requires deep expertise in electrical systems and calculations, data center infrastructure, commissioning, specifications, and operational engineering. The position is expected to work primarily remotely, with field work and travel as needed, including occasional meetings outside typical regional business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years specifically in data centers.
Experience working in multidisciplinary design teams, preferably in a leading role.
Experience as a design consultant, client engineer, operations engineer, or contractor engineer.
International experience and outlook across company types and project experience.
In-depth expertise in electrical engineering, including medium- and low-voltage power, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, routing, fire alarm, and mission-critical design and analysis.
In-depth knowledge of electrical systems including medium-voltage switchgear and transformers; low-voltage generators, switchgear, switchboards, and panelboards; ATS, STS, UPS, redundancy designs, PDUs, RPPs, busway, and relay/breaker settings and coordination.
Advanced proficiency with CAD, BIM, and engineering calculation software, including SKM, ETAP, AMPCALC, and lighting software.
Ability to optimize engineering systems for efficiency and familiarity with energy calculations.
Competence in Neher-McGrath, photometric, power system load, load balance, voltage drop, short circuit, and arc flash calculations, including analyzing results, identifying deficiencies or errors, and providing direction.
Highly developed understanding of commissioning processes and test scripts.
Proficiency in creating and analyzing electrical engineering specifications and reviewing submitted equipment for compliance.
Comprehensive understanding of data center infrastructure and its integration with engineering systems.
Operating engineering experience with large electrical systems, including BMS trending, off-normal operation, and transient analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership and mentorship skills for guiding internal and external engineers.
Ability to manage personal and professional commitments while working with teams across time zones.
Strategic thinking and a structured, target-oriented approach.
Strong qualitative and analytical skills.
Ability to work in multinational, interdisciplinary, and culturally diverse teams.
Comfort working in startup and ramp-up environments, listening to stakeholders and customers, and delivering strong service.
Recognized technical expertise in a design or specification field relevant to the data center sector.
Ability to work primarily remotely with reliable internet connection and electricity, travel up to 20%, and occasionally attend meetings outside typical regional business hours.
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds and climbing ladders and working on raised platforms.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer.
Membership in a professional institution recognized as relevant to the data center sector.
Experience with hyperscale customers.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex electrical engineering projects from concept through execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level and entry-level electrical engineers.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve and innovate electrical systems for data center infrastructure.
Contribute to the development and optimization of electrical systems and upgrades.
Monitor emerging electrical engineering trends and best practices and apply them to improve operations.
Engage with vendors to identify technical innovation and market evolution opportunities and lead electrical design development.
Prepare and present technical reports and updates to senior management.
Act as the primary electrical reviewer of project design documents.
Provide expert guidance on engineering calculations and studies.
Translate Owner Project Requirements into the Global Reference Design and provide regional guidance for localization and deployment.
Support project design reviews at all stages of design and delivery.
Consult with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Expansion, Construction, Operations, Product, and Sales to assess risks and opportunities and inform design decisions.
Work with the Technical Director of Global Design Standards to advance design processes, procedures, and best practices.
Support management of the Global Design Standards team, including workload advice, prioritization, and identification of development areas.

Benefits

Monthly stipend for expenses associated with remote work and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.
Annual bonus eligibility for regular full-time employees, with payout dependent on individual and company performance.
Paid time off.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision benefits.
Life and supplemental insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending account.
401(k) retirement plan.