Lead Data Center Electrical Architect

LeoForce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Center in Houston, TX to lead electrical design and commissioning for mission-critical facilities. You will serve as the technical authority on MV/LV power distribution, utility interconnection, switchgear, UPS, generators, and coordination with clients and vendors.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and 15+ years in data centers or mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE standards is required.
• Experience with large-scale power systems from utility service through critical load distribution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as electrical technical authority for data center projects from design to commissioning.
• Lead the design/review of MV/LV power distribution, including utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, and distribution to critical loads.
• Develop and implement design standards, specifications, and best practices for mission-critical facilities.
• Provide guidance on redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5) to meet uptime requirements.
• Engage with clients as trusted advisor during concept development, design reviews, and project execution.
• Coordinate with key vendors to ensure optimal system performance.
• Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and commissioning planning.
• Mentor and develop electrical engineering staff to build a center of excellence in data center design.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

LeoForce seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Center in Houston, TX to lead electrical design and commissioning for mission-critical facilities. You will serve as the technical authority on MV/LV power distribution, utility interconnection, switchgear, UPS, generators, and coordination with clients and vendors.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, and 15+ years in data centers or mission-critical environments.