Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Innovator (Remote)

Switch; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Remote opportunities

Generous benefits

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for data centers across the United States. You will develop reliable, cost-effective designs and support engineering standards from design through construction.

This role blends hands-on technical work with coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure designs meet Switch’s performance and quality standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, review consultant work, and ensure designs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 4 to 7 years of experience designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, data centers, or similar infrastructure.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, grounding, protection, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience applying NEC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, and other applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating with engineering consultants and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical systems for new and existing data center projects.
• Develop electrical designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, and constructability goals.
• Review and manage work completed by external engineering consultants.
• Create and maintain electrical design standards, specifications, and engineering processes.
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies for future projects.
• Support design reviews throughout planning, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and construction teams to resolve design issues.
• Work with utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, vendors, and contractors during project delivery.
• Identify technical risks and recommend practical solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Power distribution

Generators & UPS

Electrical codes (NEC/ NFPA/ UL/ ANSI)

Job description

Switch is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for data centers across the United States. You will develop reliable, cost-effective designs and support engineering standards from design through construction.

This role blends hands-on technical work with coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure designs meet Switch’s performance and quality standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, review consultant work, and ensure designs