Principal Electrical Engineer

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is building out a Data Center Division in the United States and seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead mission-critical infrastructure projects. You will serve as the Electrical Technical Authority and shape standards while delivering resilient power systems for hyperscale and enterprise clients.

You will coordinate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive design reviews, commissioning, and fast-track modular delivery, leveraging your NFPA/IEEE ETAP expertise and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• PE license required
• 10+ years' experience with mission-critical/data center exposure
• Strong NEC/NFPA/IEEE knowledge; ETAP/SKM expertise
• Hyperscale/colocation client experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as Electrical Technical Authority, overseeing design, execution, and commissioning of MV/LV power distribution (utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, critical load distribution)
• Develop design standards and guide redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 3:2, etc.) for uptime/reliability requirements
• Perform/review load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies (ETAP/SKM)
• Collaborate cross-functionally; lead design reviews (30/60/90%), HAZOPs, and commissioning planning
• Engage clients as trusted advisor; support proposals and business development
• Coordinate key vendors; mentor engineering staff; support fast-track/modular delivery (E-Houses, skids)

Job description

Job Details

Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 per year

Principal Electrical Engineer

We're building out a Data Center Division and seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as technical leader for mission-critical infrastructure projects. You'll act as subject matter expert across multiple projects, shaping engineering standards and delivering resilient power systems for hyperscale and enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Electrical Technical Authority, overseeing design, execution, and commissioning of MV/LV power distribution (utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS, generators, critical load distribution)
• Develop design standards and guide redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 3:2, etc.) for uptime/reliability requirements
• Perform/review load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies (ETAP/SKM)
• Collaborate cross-functionally; lead design reviews (30/60/90%), HAZOPs, and commissioning planning
• Engage clients as trusted advisor; support proposals and business development
• Coordinate key vendors; mentor engineering staff; support fast-track/modular delivery (E-Houses, skids)

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited);
• PE license required
• 10+ years' experience, with significant mission-critical/data center exposure
• Strong NEC/NFPA/IEEE knowledge; ETAP/SKM expertise
• Hyperscale/colocation client experience preferred

Preferred

• Uptime Institute Tier classification, microgrids/energy storage, design-build/EPC delivery experience

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