Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Power & Infrastructure

Blue Signal Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the development and delivery of data center facilities in Seattle, WA, or the San Francisco Bay Area. You will lead electrical design decisions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive reliability and efficiency across critical infrastructure.

The role requires seven+ years in electrical engineering with data center exposure and a strong background in power distribution, backup systems, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years electrical engineering experience, including 4+ years in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Experience evaluating electrical infrastructure feasibility and establishing design requirements for critical facilities.
• Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution, utility connections, and backup power.
• Experience guiding external engineering partners and reviewing drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential facility locations for electrical service availability and capacity.
• Establish electrical design criteria and documentation for power distribution and backup systems.
• Direct electrical activities involving MV/LV equipment, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and partners to review deliverables and resolve design concerns.
• Collaborate with mechanical/infrastructure teams to ensure electrical systems meet cooling needs.
• Provide engineering oversight during construction, testing, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• Support equipment planning, supplier coordination, and maintenance strategies with standard practices.

Skills

Power distribution

Data center experience

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the development and delivery of data center facilities in Seattle, WA, or the San Francisco Bay Area. You will lead electrical design decisions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive reliability and efficiency across critical infrastructure.

The role requires seven+ years in electrical engineering with data center exposure and a strong background in power distribution, backup systems, and coordinating with