Senior Data Center Electrical Engineer (PE) – High-Density Infra

VDart Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VDart Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure to lead design, development, deployment and commissioning of power systems for high-density data centers across multiple programs. This role acts as senior technical authority.

The candidate will coordinate with product, mechanical, engineering, project management, construction, and operations teams, mentor engineers, and engage external firms, utilities, and customers, with travel ~15-25% and hybrid work.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PE license in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience in data centers or high-availability facilities.
• Experience with power distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, and NEC/NFPA/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities for high-density data center infrastructure across multiple concurrent programs.
• Own and set electrical design standards, specifications, and calculation methodologies across the portfolio.
• Develop and review electrical designs, one-line diagrams, drawings, specs, calculations, and BOMs.
• Design power distribution architecture for traditional and AI/GPU environments including MV/LV, PDUs, UPS, gensets, and ATS/STS.
• Direct load calculations, short-circuit studies, arc flash analysis, protective coordination, and voltage drop analyses.
• Develop standardized concepts and redundancy configurations and future power strategy.
• Review switchgear layouts, cable routing, grounding, equipment placement, and clearances.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, structural, controls/BMS, fire protection, and infra teams.
• Lead electrical integration of prefabricated/modular equipment with site infrastructure.
• Produce final reviews of site plans, risers, panel schedules, and installation details.
• Review vendor drawings, submittals, specs, and equipment selections; drive procurement strategy.
• Lead design reviews at 30%, 60%, 90%, IFC and construction stages.
• Identify design conflicts, constructability issues, and risks; drive resolution.
• Develop BOMs, equipment specs, scopes of work, and procurement packages.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Review RFIs, submittals, changes, and field modifications.
• Conduct site visits and witness testing of switchgear, UPS, and generators.
• Lead utility interconnection coordination; ensure NEC/NFPA/IEEE and local code compliance.
• Mentor engineers and represent engineering in customer meetings and executive reviews.

Skills

PE license

Senior data center experience

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Power distribution knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

VDart Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure to lead design, development, deployment and commissioning of power systems for high-density data centers across multiple programs. This role acts as senior technical authority.

The candidate will coordinate with product, mechanical, engineering, project management, construction, and operations teams, mentor engineers, and engage external firms, utilities, and customers, with travel ~15-25% and hybrid work.