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Applied Digital · 18 hours ago

Data Center Electrical Engineering SME

Ellendale, ND

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Applied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, providing advanced data center solutions for high-performance computing. The Data Center Electrical Engineer – Operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) will oversee the performance and reliability of electrical infrastructure, collaborating with teams to optimize operations and resolve complex issues.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert for all electrical systems within the data center, including power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switchgear, 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

Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams to enhance electrical system resiliency and scalability

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

Work closely with vendors and contractors to evaluate new technologies and ensure compliance with industry standards

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

Provide training and mentorship to operations personnel on electrical system best practices

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower DistributionData Center OperationsHigh-Voltage SystemsElectrical SchematicsLoad AnalysisPower Monitoring SystemsIndustry Standards KnowledgeVendor ManagementPredictive MaintenanceEnergy Efficiency PracticesElectrical Modeling SoftwareCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorship Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

7+ years of experience in data center electrical engineering, facility operations, or mission-critical environments

Extensive knowledge of power distribution, redundancy design, grounding systems, and emergency backup solutions

Hands-on experience with high-voltage and low-voltage systems, electrical schematics, and load analysis

Strong understanding of industry standards such as NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and Uptime Institute Tier classifications

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical system failures in real-time operational settings

Experience with power monitoring and control systems (e.g., SCADA, EPMS, BMS)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), PMP, or relevant data center qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline

Experience supporting design reviews, commissioning, or post-commissioning optimization of data center electrical infrastructure

Familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance methodologies

Working knowledge of energy efficiency practices and electrical load optimization strategies

Experience with electrical modeling and analysis software such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP

Background in vendor or contractor management for large-scale power infrastructure projects

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