Staff Electrical Engineer- Data Center Engineering

SB Energy; Redwood City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Hybrid Office

Job summary

SB Energy, headquartered in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for data center projects. You will drive power distribution, backup power, grounding, and controls, while mentoring a team of engineers and guiding design reviews with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, deep power systems knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred).
• PE license is a plus.
• 6–10 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably data centers or similar.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, distribution and backup.
• Experience reviewing designs and coordinating with external partners.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.
• Familiarity with NEC and industry codes.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage electrical design standards for quality and cost.
• Perform design reviews at milestones and coordinate approvals.
• Provide guidance on electrical systems design and controls.
• Review RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and submittals.
• Support equipment selection and vendor lists.
• Assist O&M with technical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Design data center white space layout and power requirements.
• Collaborate with colo providers and stakeholders on design basis.
• Develop data center facilities requirements documentation.
• Evaluate new designs and construction methods.
• Lead project coordination meetings and updates to schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers.

Skills

Power systems

Design reviews

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

NEC familiarity

Project leadership

Construction coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic Function:

As a part of the Engineering team, the Staff Electrical Engineer will provide subject matter expertise on Electrical Engineering design (LV, MV, and HV), final engineering, and construction permitting of data center projects. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all electrical designs are optimized for efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Create and manage Electrical Engineering design standards to set requirements for quality, presentation standards, and cost-effectiveness
• Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinating other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed
• Provide technical guidance on electrical systems design, including power distribution, backup power, grounding, and controls
• Review and support RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and submittals
• Provide technical review and guidance on equipment selection and approved vendor list
• Support O&M team with technical knowledge and troubleshooting
• Design and manage the data center white space, including rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathways, and projected build phases.
• Collaborate with colo providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design.
• Participate in the development of data center facilities requirements documentation.
• Research and evaluate new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and clearly communicate necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture,

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred); PE license a plus
• 6-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including distribution, backup power, and critical infrastructure
• Experience reviewing designs, coordinating with external partners, and supporting construction or project delivery
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor or manage engineers in a team environment
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC)
• Experience with design tools (e.g., AutoCAD or similar) and interpreting construction documents
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Location:

Redwood City, CA or Denver, CO or San Diego, CA or Hybrid.

Base Pay:

$140,000-$185,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.