Lead Electrical Engineer – Hyperscale Data Centers

Cipher Digital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with match

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

And other perks!

Job summary

Cipher Digital in the United States (Denver) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate all electrical design disciplines across a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects.

This role is embedded in project execution, reviewing detailed designs, resolving complex issues, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and engaging in vendor and customer discussions to ensure reliability and long-term operations.

Qualifications

• 12-18+ years in electrical engineering.
• Mission-critical or industrial power systems experience.
• Data center design and operations expertise.
• High-density power environments.
• Ability to review and coordinate complex electrical systems and drawings.
• Strong knowledge of protection and controls; NEC/IEEE standards.
• Able to operate in fast-paced, lean environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design across projects including utility interconnections and substations.
• Review drawings, calculations, and load studies for reliability.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, and vendors; respond to RFIs.
• Manage Engineers of Record and specialty consultants.
• Drive standards, redundancy, and continuous improvement.
• Support energization and commissioning efforts.

Skills

Electrical design

Data center

Power systems

Coordination

Protection & controls

NEC/IEEE standards

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Cipher Digital in the United States (Denver) is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate all electrical design disciplines across a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects.

This role is embedded in project execution, reviewing detailed designs, resolving complex issues, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and engaging in vendor and customer discussions to ensure reliability and long-term operations.