Staff Data Center Electrical Engineer — High‑Density AI Power

Supermicro

Wayne (CA)

On-site

USD 175,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Supermicro is seeking an experienced Staff Data Center Electrical Engineer to lead the design and development of high-density data centers for AI, cloud, and hyperscale use. You will shape electrical standards, coordinate with mechanical, civil, and controls teams, and work with consultants, utilities, and partners to deliver reliable, cost-efficient data centers.

The role requires 12+ years in large-scale data center design, expertise in MV/LV systems, CAD/Revit, ETAP/SKM, and strong PM skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical, Power Engineering, or related field.
12+ years' experience in electrical design for large-scale data centers.
Expertise in MV/LV systems: switchgear, transformers, UPS, PDUs, busways, and backup power.
Track record managing consultants and vendors from concept to construction.
Proficient with power modeling (ETAP, SKM) and CAD/Revit.
Knowledge of safety codes, grounding, lightning protection, and short-circuit/coordination analysis.
Experience collaborating with mechanical, civil, and network teams.
Strong project management and communication; able to lead technical meetings with stakeholders.
Willing to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

Oversee electrical design for new and retrofit data centers covering power, grounding, lightning protection, and controls.
Create and update global electrical standards, OPRs, and BOD templates for consistency.
Prepare and check SLDs, load calculations, power analyses, and arc flash studies.
Select equipment including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS, PDUs, busways, and battery backup or supercapacitors.
Work with mechanical, network, and architectural teams on integrated layouts.
Manage consultants and vendors to meet specs, codes, and permitting requirements.
Support site selection and utility coordination, assessing grid options, redundancy, and costs.
Review documents and shop drawings for technical accuracy.
Lead electrical engineering during construction and commissioning; oversee testing and issue resolution.
Champion energy efficiency and sustainability, adopting advanced monitoring and control tech.
Analyze failure modes and resiliency to boost uptime and lower risks.
Collaborate with Supermicro and Modular Data Center teams on rack-level and modular power integration.
Develop tools and processes for capacity planning and optimization.
Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in design and delivery.