Electrical Lead

SB Energy; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Parental leave

Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Hybrid office setup

Phone & internet reimbursement

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

SB Energy seeks an experienced Electrical Lead for hyperscale data center projects in Piketon, OH. You will manage electrical power infrastructure from construction through turnover, coordinating with design partners and stakeholders to ensure performance, budgets, and schedules are met.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5–10+ years of electrical design or construction management experience. Competitive pay and a broad benefits package accompany this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution systems, backup power (generators/UPS), and NFPA/NEC/IEEE and local codes.
• Experience coordinating with external engineering firms.
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical scope across all project phases, from concept through turnover.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategies including MV/LV distribution and critical power architecture.
• Review design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant requirements.
• Serve as the Owner’s on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor electrical contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost.
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement for major electrical equipment.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, focusing on electrical milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and turnover documentation with third-party teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Project engineering

Construction management

MV/LV distribution

Backup power

Code compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function

The Electrical Lead is responsible for managing all electrical power infrastructure aspects of hyperscale data center projects from construction through commissioning and turnover . . This role ensures that electrical systems are designed, constructed, tested , and commissioned to meet performance requirements, project budgets, schedules, and long-term operational reliability .

This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical scope of work across multiple project phases, including concept design, basis of design, detaileddesign, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategiesincluding: medium- and low-voltage distribution , backup generation systems, UPS systems , and critical power architecture.
• Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical engineering consultants
• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless systemintegration.Reviewand manage electrical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
• Serve as the Owner’s on-site electrical representative during construction.
• Monitor electrical contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Participate in site inspections, testing observations, and progressmeetings.
• Validate electrical pay applications and change order pricin g.
• Assistwith budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement support for major electrical equipment.
• Support development and maintenance of project schedules, focusing on electrical milestones and long-lead equipment.
• Support commissioning activities including test procedures, system validation, and turnover documentation
• Coordinate with third-party commissioningagent, contractors, andoperations teams.
• Identify risksrelatedto power delivery, procurement, or constructability and develop mitigation strategies
• Mentor project engineers and support cross-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field .
• 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design , project engineering, or construction management
• Strong knowledge ofMV/LV distribution systems, backup power (generators/UPS),and NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and applicable local codes.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
• Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data center projects.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.

Location: Onsite (Piketon, OH)

Base Pay - $115,000-$170,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.