Senior Electrical Design Lead – CDU and NRTL Compliance

Socket.dev; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Paid time off

Great benefits

Job summary

LiquidStack in Carrollton, Texas is seeking a Senior electrical designer to serve as the technical authority on power distribution, wiring for skidded CDUs, and global code compliance. You will develop schematics and panel layouts, ensure UL 508A and NEC compliance, and coordinate with NRTLs for listings on US‑built systems.

You will mentor the electrical staff, drive certification strategy with the Hong Kong team, and establish design standards while supporting FAT and on‑site commissioning of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of industrial electrical design experience preferred.
• Experience with UL 508A, NFPA 79, and NEC required.

Responsibilities

• Design power distribution and control wiring for skidded CDUs, including main disconnects, branch circuits, VFDs, and instrumentation.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical).
• Ensure compliance with UL 508A, NFPA 79, NEC (NFPA 70), and applicable local codes.
• Coordinate with NRTLs (UL, Intertek, CSA) on listings and field labels for US‑built systems.
• Support panel build, FAT, and on‑site commissioning.
• Collaborate with the Hong Kong electrical team on shared component selection and architecture.
• Own electrical architecture for new CDU platforms, including short‑circuit and arc‑flash analysis.
• Lead NRTL engagement and certification strategy.
• Establish electrical design standards and review gates.
• Mentor the Electrical Engineer and Electrical Technician.

Skills

Power distribution design

Electrical schematics

UL 508A compliance

NFPA 79 knowledge

NEC knowledge

NRTL certification leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

LiquidStack in Carrollton, Texas is seeking a Senior electrical designer to serve as the technical authority on power distribution, wiring for skidded CDUs, and global code compliance. You will develop schematics and panel layouts, ensure UL 508A and NEC compliance, and coordinate with NRTLs for listings on US‑built systems.

You will mentor the electrical staff, drive certification strategy with the Hong Kong team, and establish design standards while supporting FAT and on‑site commissioning of