Senior Staff Electrical Design Engineer

Crusoe Energy Systems; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) match

Mental wellness resources

Job summary

Crusoe Energy Systems seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to act as the technical bridge among internal stakeholders, construction partners, design firms, and customers. You will lead the design phase of Crusoe’s data center campus projects, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and constructible large-scale power distribution while accelerating project execution.

The role demands expert NEC/NFPA/IEEE knowledge, 10+ years in electrical design for data centers or mission-critical facilities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience, preferably in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA/IEEE standards.
• Experience designing large-scale power distribution in data center campuses.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify electrical equipment for critical power paths (transformers, LV/MV switchgear, UPS, distribution, protection and controls).
• Advance design from concepts to construction-ready sets.
• Review drawings, specs, and shop drawings for compliance with Basis of Design.
• Support Field Engineering with RFIs, submittals, and design clarifications during construction.
• Participate in factory witness testing for engineered or complex electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical Design

Data Centers

Project Management

Code Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

SKM

Job description

• We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Design Engineer to act as the primary technical bridge between internal stakeholders, construction partners, design firms, and our customers
• This role focuses on the design phase of Crusoe’s data center campus projects. You will ensure that large-scale power distribution systems are designed for safety, compliance, reliability, constructability, and speed of execution
• Advance design for large-scale data center campuses from conceptual sketches to construction ready sets
• The position may support various initiatives in support of Crusoe’s mission to accelerate intelligence in addition to campus design
• Design and specify electrical equipment for critical power path - including power transformers, LV/MV switchgear, UPS, data center building power distribution, protection and controls, auto transfer, switchboards, cabling, busway, panels, etc
• Perform critical technical calculations and system studies, including short-circuit, protection, arc-flash, load flow, harmonics, dynamic transient analysis studies
• Review drawings, specifications, and shop drawings prepared by external consultants to ensure strict compliance with the project’s Basis of Design
• Support the Field Engineering team by aiding rapid resolution of RFIs, reviewing submittals, and providing design clarifications during the construction phase
• Participate in factory witness testing (FWT) for engineered or complex electrical equipment

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

This position requires an electrical professional with a strong mix of electrical construction and design methodologies, power distribution equipment specification, and a strong background in fast paced design and project managementExpert-level knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and relevant NFPA/IEEE standardsExcellent communication skills to coordinate closely with mechanical, real estate, and power engineering teams10+ years of electrical engineering design experience, with a heavy emphasis on data centers or mission-critical industrial facilitiesProficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP, SKM)Proven track record of successfully taking complex electrical designs from schematic phases through to construction executionBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringActive Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseExperience modeling systems with alternative energy inputs and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Familiarity with SCADA and Emergency Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)Mega Project in-field construction experience for data centers or similar mission critical facilitiesExperience working with hyperscale clients in a fast paced design/build environment