Senior Electrical Engineer

CrimsonXT; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Retirement or pension plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO policy

Job summary

A leading AI infrastructure company is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer to support the design and operation of high-performance data centers. You'll ensure reliability and efficiency while leading design implementations and troubleshooting site issues. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and thrives in dynamic environments. The position offers a competitive compensation package, health insurance, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong engineering judgment and ability to make sound decisions amid uncertainty.
• Experience managing engineering projects and external consultants.
• Proven problem-solving skills with engineered solutions.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Willingness to engage in both field and office work.

Responsibilities

• Review designs and equipment submittals for new data centers.
• Troubleshoot and conduct root cause analysis for site issues.
• Provide operational support and training for technical teams.
• Lead the design and implementation of upgrades for data centers.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and safety teams.
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple global regions.
• Lead on-site engineering audits and produce risk reports.
• Act as the resident engineer during new construction projects.

Skills

Strong engineering judgment

Problem-solving skills

Ability to collaborate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Building Construction, Delivery and Development Teams across the Data Center Market

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About the job

Are you looking to join the team building the backbone of AI?

CrimsonXT has partnered with an AI Cloud Platform company that builds GPU supercomputers for leading AI labs, governments, and enterprises. Their customers include Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, Meta, and more.

Due to rapid expansion, they are looking to hire a Data Center Electrical Engineer to support the design, upgrade, and operation of next‑generation data centers.

Role Responsibilities

As a Data Center Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, review, and ongoing operation of high‑performance data centre infrastructure. You’ll ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability across complex, mission‑critical environments that power the world’s most advanced AI workloads.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing designs and equipment submittals for new data centers in your region
• Troubleshooting and conducting root cause analysis (RCA) for site and equipment issues, and developing corrective action (CA) documentation
• Providing operational support, training, and critical event support for technical teams
• Leading the design and implementation of upgrades that increase capacity, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborating with internal engineering, construction, and safety teams to maintain consistent design and operational standards
• Managing concurrent projects across multiple global regions
• Leading on‑site engineering audits and producing risk reports with mitigation recommendations
• Acting as the resident engineer during new construction projects, supporting commissioning and handover processes

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a technically strong, hands‑on electrical engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, innovative environments and is eager to combine office‑based design with on‑site, field‑based problem solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong engineering judgment and ability to make sound decisions amid uncertainty
• Experience managing engineering projects and external consultants
• Proven problem‑solving skills with engineered solutions
• Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across departments (Operations, Controls, Construction, Design, etc.)
• Willingness to engage in both field and office work

Nice to Have

• Experience in the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission‑critical facilities (especially data centres)
• Familiarity with both mechanical and electrical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, and BMS/SCADA controls
• Experience reading and producing construction drawings, specifications, and submittal documents
• Knowledge of local building codes and engineering regulations
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Proficiency in web‑based tools for calculations, data processing, and design documentation

Benefits

Join a small, highly motivated team building the infrastructure powering the global AI revolution. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge data center technologies alongside world‑class engineering talent.

You’ll receive:

• Competitive total compensation package (salary + equity)
• Retirement or pension plan, in line with local norms
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy, in line with local norms

Sound interesting?

Contact us to learn more about this opportunity.

Senior Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Technology, Information and Media
• IT System Operations and Maintenance

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