Senior MV/LV Power Distribution Engineer, Data Center (Remote)

root/edge; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Direct hire

Job summary

root/edge is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the MV/LV power distribution design across its data center portfolio. The role involves bringing in-house design from external consultants and setting the technical standard as the company scales.

You will work directly with leadership, procurement, and construction teams to develop standards, coordinate utility interconnection studies, and guide power delivery timelines in a fully remote US environment.

Qualifications

• Active PE license in any US state.
• Significant experience designing MV/LV power distribution.
• Experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or high-reliability environments.
• Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA and interconnection requirements.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead MV/LV power distribution design from utility interconnection through the facility, including switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, and critical power paths.
• Review and direct work from outside engineering firms, and take over more work in-house over time.
• Develop electrical standards, reference designs, and equipment specifications for multiple sites.
• Support utility coordination, interconnection studies, and power delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with procurement and construction teams on long-lead equipment, constructability, and commissioning.
• Be the technical voice on electrical decisions with executives, developers, and partners.

Skills

PE license

MV/LV design

Data center experience

Code standards

Stakeholder comms

Independent work

Job description

root/edge is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own the MV/LV power distribution design across its data center portfolio. The role involves bringing in-house design from external consultants and setting the technical standard as the company scales.

You will work directly with leadership, procurement, and construction teams to develop standards, coordinate utility interconnection studies, and guide power delivery timelines in a fully remote US environment.