Staff Electrical Engineer- Data Center Engineering

sbenergy; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed infrastructure leader, seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer to drive electrical design for data center campuses in the U.S. You will lead power distribution, backup systems, grounding, and controls across LV, MV, and HV levels.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, mentors engineers, and helps develop design standards while ensuring safety, reliability, and industry compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; ABET-accredited preferred.
• Experience leading electrical design and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with NEC and building codes; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage electrical design standards for quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform project design reviews and coordinate internal approvals.
• Provide guidance on power distribution, backup power, grounding and controls.
• Review RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and submittals.
• Guide equipment selection and vendor lists.
• Support O&M with technical troubleshooting.
• Design and manage data center white space, rack layout, containment, network infra, cabling, and power.
• Collaborate with colo providers and stakeholders to deliver design criteria.
• Develop data center facilities requirements documentation.
• Research new designs and materials for electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Participate in coordination meetings and communicate scheduling updates.
• Lead and mentor a team of electrical engineers toward high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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 centre 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.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

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