Data Center Electrical Engineer V

Rackspace Technology; United States; On-site; USD 148,011 - 217,083; Full time

Job summary

Rackspace Technology seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the Subject Matter Expert for electrical systems in data centers. You will lead design, safety compliance and capacity planning to support uptime and scalability.

The role covers critical power infrastructure, testing, and ongoing improvements across our data center footprint. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with data center electrical architectures, equipment selection, and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 10+ years in mission-critical data center environments.
• Deep understanding of critical power systems and electrical distribution.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams, and applying specs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical infrastructure in data centers.
• Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and issue resolution for electrical systems.
• Manage electrical capacity planning for existing and future infrastructure growth.
• Review submittals, specifications, and infrastructure standards for projects.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and turnover of electrical infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE and relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Critical power infrastructure

Data center design

Electrical load calculations

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Job Overview

Rackspace is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical systems supporting our mission‑critical data center environments. This role is responsible for electrical design, technical oversight, reliability, capacity management, product selection, and continuous innovation of our rapidly expanding data center footprint. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in electrical distribution systems, critical power infrastructure, equipment installation and testing, industry standards, and best practices related to data center design and construction. The electrical SME will act as the primary technical authority, providing leadership and recommendations to support current operations and future expansion initiatives, ensuring uptime, scalability, and operational efficiency across the data center portfolio.

Work Location

• If you reside outside of San Antonio, TX you may work fully remote.
• If you reside in San Antonio, TX we would like to work a hybrid in‑office/remote schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical authority for electrical infrastructure within the data center environment.
• Provide engineering leadership and subject‑matter expertise for critical electrical systems including utility infrastructure, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transformers, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, grounding and bonding systems, and BMS/DCIM systems.
• Lead troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and resolution of electrical infrastructure issues.
• Manage electrical capacity planning for existing and future infrastructure growth.
• Perform electrical load calculations and power utilization analysis.
• Evaluate infrastructure resiliency, redundancy, and operational risk associated with capacity expansion initiatives, providing guidance and recommendations.
• Define critical electrical equipment specifications and make product recommendations.
• Develop and review electrical designs, modifications, and infrastructure improvements within operational data center environments.
• Review and approve electrical equipment submittals, technical documentation, and infrastructure standards.
• Support construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities associated with electrical infrastructure projects.
• Partner with commissioning teams to validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
• Support maintenance planning and operational readiness activities for critical electrical infrastructure.
• Participate in incident response, infrastructure risk reviews, and operational reliability initiatives.
• Assist operations teams in troubleshooting equipment failures and anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.
• Maintain adherence to NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and mission‑critical operational standards.
• Support development and continuous improvement of electrical engineering standards, procedures, and best practices within our data centers.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, equipment, and infrastructure solutions related to data center electrical systems.
• Lead technical decision‑making regarding electrical equipment and infrastructure product selection.
• Support long‑term infrastructure strategy focused on scalability, efficiency, resiliency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 10+ years of experience supporting mission‑critical data center environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Deep understanding of critical power systems and electrical distribution architecture.
• Advanced understanding of electrical drawing packages, equipment diagrams, and associated technical specifications.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of mission‑critical electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations and capacity analysis.
• Deep familiarity with single and three‑phase systems, from incoming utility down to server input.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable electrical/building codes.
• Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment.
• Experience reading, interpreting, and creating construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Visio.

Key Competencies

• Critical electrical infrastructure expertise
• Data center operational support
• AI/HPC electrical infrastructure
• Electrical capacity management
• Mission‑critical systems reliability
• Infrastructure risk management
• Technical leadership and engineering governance
• Electrical troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
• Cross‑functional coordination and execution

San Antonio, TX

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $148,011.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $217,082.80/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.

We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.