Principal Electrical Engineer, Data Center Power Authority

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead mission-critical electrical infrastructure for a new Data Center Division. You will shape design standards, guide technical direction, and act as trusted advisor to clients across hyperscale and enterprise data center programs.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, PE licensure, and deep knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards, with a focus on reliability and performance of large-scale power systems.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, focused on mission-critical or data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE and data center standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Electrical Technical Authority for data center projects.
• Lead design/review of MV/LV power distribution systems (utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS, generators).
• Develop and implement design standards, specifications, and best practices for mission-critical facilities.
• Guide redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5).
• Perform load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses (ETAP/SKM).
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and construction teams for integrated designs.
• Engage with clients as SME during concept development, design reviews, and execution.
• Support proposals and client pursuits in the data center market.
• Coordinate with vendors (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, busway).
• Lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and commissioning planning.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Power system modeling

NEC/NFPA/IEEE knowledge

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer in Houston, TX to lead mission-critical electrical infrastructure for a new Data Center Division. You will shape design standards, guide technical direction, and act as trusted advisor to clients across hyperscale and enterprise data center programs.

The role requires 15+ years of experience, PE licensure, and deep knowledge of NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards, with a focus on reliability and performance of large-scale power systems.