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Applied Digital · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer

Jamestown, ND

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Applied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, creating advanced data center solutions to support high-performance computing. They are seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer to ensure the performance and reliability of electrical systems within their Blockchain Hosting segment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure efficiency.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for all electrical systems within the data center, including PDUs, transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, and generators

Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving electrical failures, optimizing system performance, and mitigating risks

Develop and implement operational procedures, maintenance strategies, and reliability programs for electrical infrastructure

Partner with design and construction teams to influence electrical system design for resiliency, scalability, and long-term operations

Analyze electrical system performance data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement

Collaborate with vendors and contractors to evaluate new technologies and ensure alignment with industry standards and company requirements

Lead root cause analysis for power-related incidents and develop corrective and preventive action plans

Provide training and mentorship to operations and maintenance staff on electrical system operations, safety, and best practices

Ensure compliance with all applicable electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations

Support the commissioning of new electrical infrastructure and manage transition into operations

Prepare documentation, reports, and technical recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

Qualification

High-voltage equipmentPower distribution systemsTransformer testing techniquesSubstation designSCADA integrationElectrical project managementIECIEEEANSI standardsSafety FocusCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem SolvingAttention to DetailMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

7+ years of experience with high-voltage equipment and large-scale power systems (transformers 5MVA – 500MVA)

Strong understanding of transformer testing techniques and standards (e.g., DGA, SFRA, tan delta, partial discharge)

Experience with substation design, relay protection schemes, and SCADA integration

Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NETA, and NFPA 70E standards

Proven ability to manage electrical projects from design through commissioning

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification

Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, utilities, or industrial power infrastructure

Familiarity with blockchain hosting or high-density computing facilities

Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring junior engineers or operations staff

Company

Applied Digital

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads.

Founded in 2021

Dallas, Texas, US

51-200 employees