Principal Electrical Engineer (Data Center)

Clutter; North Port (FL); Remote; USD 146,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Health and retirement plans

Continuous learning opportunities

EU-based remote option

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Data Center Design & Engineering team. The role directs utility and power systems across the data center platform, shaping design standards and risk governance.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in data-center electrical initiatives, strong leadership, and the ability to communicate complex decisions to executives and customers. Flexible EU-based remote option available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years leading major electrical initiatives in data centers or mission‑critical platforms.
• Strong knowledge of utility strategy, HV/MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, power quality and codes.
• Proven ability to set global technical direction, governance, and manage systemic risk.
• Exceptional engineering judgment and communication for executives and customers.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for utility and power systems across the data center platform.
• Govern standards, specifications, basis‑of‑design requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Act as final technical authority for high‑impact electrical decisions and design deviations.
• Manage systemic engineering risks across sites and advise leadership on long‑term power strategy.
• Sponsor research into emerging architectures and partner with Supply Chain for owner‑furnished equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Executive communication

Risk management

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional engineering license preferred

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions?

Iron Mountain is seeking a strategic Principal Electrical Engineer - to join our Data Center Design & Engineering team.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Set technical direction for utility, distribution, standby generation, UPS, energy-storage, earthing, and power-quality systems across the data center platform.
• Govern standard designs, technical specifications, basis-of-design requirements, and discipline assurance frameworks.
• Act as the final technical authority for high-impact electrical decisions, precedent-setting design deviations, and platform risks.
• Manage systemic engineering risks across sites and advise executive leadership on long-term power strategy, operational risk, and technology trade-offs.
• Sponsor research into emerging architectures and serve as the senior discipline partner to Supply Chain for owner-furnished equipment.

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience leading major electrical engineering initiatives across data center or mission-critical platforms.
• Strong knowledge of utility strategy, HV/MV/LV distribution, generation, UPS, energy storage, power quality, and global electrical codes.
• Proven ability in setting global technical direction, establishing governance frameworks, and managing systemic engineering risk.
• Exceptional engineering judgment and communication skills to frame complex technical decisions for executive and customer stakeholders.
• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; professional engineering license preferred.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience.
• Flexible work options/alternative work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Can be based anywhere in EU.

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