Principal Operations Engineer, Electrical

PINNACLE GROUP (Pinnacle Technical Resources); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Principal Operations Engineer, Electrical to serve as the senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure across a hyperscale data-center fleet. The role requires frequent travel, leading site assessments, audits, and readiness activities from commissioning through operations.

The candidate will review designs from an operational lens, own readiness for new sites, and author critical MOPs/EOPs/AOPs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and cluster leads.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running mission-critical electrical systems.
• Background in trades or field operations.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, UPS, generators, paralleling, ATS/STS, PDUs, and EPMS in live critical environments.
• Experience authoring and executing high-risk electrical MOPs and leading root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for operational electrical infrastructure.
• Lead site assessments, operational audits, and technical-readiness efforts before site activation.
• Review designs from an operational perspective and provide feedback.
• Own electrical operational readiness and commissioning-to-operations handoffs for new sites.
• Author and approve high-risk electrical MOPs, EOPs, and AOPs.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for significant electrical events through resolution.
• Collaborate with operations, design, construction, hardware, and EHS teams.
• Act as a technical force multiplier for cluster leads and field engineers.
• Travel approximately 50%–75% across the data-center fleet.

Skills

Electrical systems

Site assessments

Root-cause analysis

Operational readiness

Team development

NFPA 70E knowledge

Tools

EPMS platforms

Arc‑flash programs

Uptime Institute standards

Job description

Principal Operations Engineer, Electrical
Engineering | Engineering , Delaware Contract Sep 30, 2026

Position

Principal Operations Engineer, Electrical

Location

Remote 50% travel

Duration

Direct Hire

Job ID

179975

Job Overview

The Principal Operations Engineer, Electrical will serve as the most senior technical authority for operational electrical infrastructure across a hyperscale AI data-center fleet. This role involves leading site assessments, operational audits, and technical-readiness efforts, as well as ensuring operational readiness and commissioning-to-operations handoffs for new sites. The position requires substantial travel and a strong background in mission-critical electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical authority for operational electrical infrastructure.
• Lead site assessments, operational audits, and technical-readiness efforts before site activation.
• Review designs and specifications from an operational perspective and provide feedback.
• Own electrical operational readiness and commissioning-to-operations handoffs for new sites.
• Author and approve high-risk electrical MOPs, EOPs, and AOPs.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for significant electrical events through closure.
• Collaborate with operations, design, construction, hardware, and EHS teams.
• Act as a technical force multiplier for cluster leads and field engineers.
• Travel approximately 50%–75% across the data‑center fleet.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience running mission‑critical electrical systems, with a background in trades or field operations.
• Strong knowledge of switchgear, UPS systems, generators, paralleling, ATS/STS, PDUs, and EPMS in live critical environments.
• Proven experience authoring and executing high‑risk electrical MOPs.
• Experience leading root‑cause analysis for significant electrical events through resolution.
• Ability to assess operational readiness, audit site posture, and raise technical standards.
• Strong technical‑readiness and team‑development capabilities.
• Preferred experience with hyperscale or large colocation environments operating at hundreds of megawatts.
• Preferred expertise in NETA, NFPA 70E, EPMS platforms, arc‑flash and electrical‑safety programs, and Uptime Institute standards.

About PTR Global

PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit www.ptrglobal.com

Pay Range

$250,000- $270,000

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full‑time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.

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