Senior Manager - Electrical Engineering

IREN; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Senior Manager - Electrical Engineering to serve as the main technical authority for electrical disciplines across its data center projects. This role provides governance, leadership, and standardization for power distribution and equipment integration while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Texas P.Eng. license, 10+ years in low voltage power systems, and strong leadership, communication, and risk-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• P.Eng. registration in Texas is required; Oklahoma registration is an asset.
• 10+ years of experience in low voltage power systems, switchgear and generator integration in industrial/datacenter settings.
• Experience as electrical discipline lead or senior technical authority on complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL and related standards.
• Experience supporting FAT, commissioning, and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical engineering discipline lead and technical authority for low voltage systems and power distribution equipment across projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers at various levels.
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards and technical specifications.
• Provide final technical reviews and approvals of designs and calculations.
• Oversee design and validation of low voltage systems and power distribution products.
• Lead risk assessments and technical reviews prior to production or installation.
• Serve as the primary electrical interface between engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during customer discussions on power system design and compliance.
• Ensure documentation, drawings and test reports meet internal and regulatory standards.
• Identify technical risks and communicate mitigation strategies to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical mentoring

Power systems expertise

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

P.Eng. registration in Texas

Job description

Job Type: Full Time |Location: Dallas/Fort Worth |Department: Engineering |Reporting to: VP of Engineering | Work Location Type: #hybrid

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, delivering large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Senior Manager - Electrical Engineeringserves as the main technical authority and discipline lead for all electrical engineering matters across IREN’s portfolio of data centre projects. This role provides strategic oversight, governance, and leadership for electrical system design, power distribution infrastructure, equipment integration, and operational support across capital projects and manufacturing initiatives. The Lead ensures technical excellence, standardization, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and reliable power system performance across all regions.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• P.Eng. registration in Texas (registration in Oklahoma would be an asset).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in low voltage power systems, switchgear/switchboards, and generator integration within industrial, manufacturing, or datacenter environments.
• Demonstrated experience acting as electrical discipline lead or senior technical authority on complex projects.
• Strong expertise in equipment validation, protection systems, and power distribution products.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, etc.).
• Experience supporting manufacturing, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and commissioning activities.
• Ability to lead technical risk assessments and provide executive-level recommendations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with data center clients or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the electrical engineering discipline lead and technical authority for low voltage systems and power distribution equipment, and their integration across all projects.
• Manage directly or functionally a team of senior, intermediate and junior electrical engineers
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering standards, design criteria, and technical specifications to ensure consistency, safety, and reliability across products and installations.
• Provide final technical review and approval of electrical designs, calculations, and deliverables prepared internally or by external consultants and vendors.
• Oversee the design and validation of low voltage electrical systems for custom-manufactured equipment including switchboards, generators, and other power distribution products.
• Lead technical reviews, constructability assessments, and risk evaluations for electrical systems prior to release for production or installation.
• Serve as the primary electrical interface between engineering, manufacturing, QA/QC, project management, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership during customer interactions, supporting complex discussions related to power system design, performance, and compliance.
• Ensure technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and test reports meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify technical risks related to electrical systems and provide mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and cross-functional team members.
• Monitor industry trends, evolving codes, and regulatory changes in the data center and electrical manufacturing sectors, ensuring proactive integration into company standards.

Job Benefits

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader total rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.

Compensation

• Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation packagemay beinclusive of short-term and long-term incentives.
• Relocation (as applicable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with theHigh-DeductibleHealth Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Financial wellness tools and resources

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

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