Senior Electrical Engineer – Design Execution (Remote)

Switch; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits Package

Remote/Hybrid/In-office flexibility

Job summary

Switch in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Design Execution to own complex electrical issues during construction, commissioning, energization and startup of data center projects. You will apply design, troubleshooting and root cause analysis to verify closure and drive improvements across designs, standards and field implementations.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, evaluate field conditions, and balance safety, reliability, and cost while mentoring engineers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of relevant engineering experience in design, construction support, commissioning, or operations.
• Strong knowledge of MV and LV electrical power systems, including switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, protective relaying, and power system protection.
• Experience reviewing electrical designs, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies, submittals, RFIs, and equipment technical documentation.
• PE license or advanced degree is preferred; ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Own complex engineering issues during construction, commissioning, energization, and startup, and drive them through verified closure.
• Review designs at the 30%, 60%, and 90% stages, IFC drawings, submittals, RFIs, and power system studies to identify technical and constructability risks.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and system performance issues, then develop practical remediation plans.
• Apply lessons from field issues to improve designs, standards, and future builds.
• Evaluate field conditions and develop safe, practical engineering solutions when standard approaches are constrained.
• Make data-based technical trade-offs that balance safety, reliability, quality, schedule, cost, and constructability.
• Support Commissioning with load bank and testing strategies based on available power, cooling, equipment, and construction conditions.
• Provide technical support for permitting and AHJ coordination, including responses to engineering comments and code or design issues.
• Work across Design Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Supply Chain, OEMs, and vendors to resolve technical issues affecting project milestones.
• Evaluate field implementation of new engineering technologies and solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical standards and practical process improvements.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Design review & analysis

Troubleshooting & RCA

Cross-functional collaboration

Field travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Switch in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer, Design Execution to own complex electrical issues during construction, commissioning, energization and startup of data center projects. You will apply design, troubleshooting and root cause analysis to verify closure and drive improvements across designs, standards and field implementations.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, evaluate field conditions, and balance safety, reliability, and cost while mentoring engineers and