Montera Infrastructure · 1 day ago
Principal Data Center Design Electrical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expMontera Infrastructure is focused on building the future of digital infrastructure, specifically hyperscale data centers. The Principal Data Center Design Electrical Engineer will lead the electrical design strategy for data center projects, ensuring design excellence and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize electrical systems for AI and hyperscale workloads.
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Responsibilities
Lead electrical design strategy for data center projects, including site selection, phased expansion, retrofits, upgrades, and acquisitions
Define and implement power systems, including high-voltage distribution, UPS systems, generator integration, and load management solutions
Develop cost-optimized, scalable electrical designs that enhance operability and scalability at industry-leading price points
Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, redundancy and operational excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams managing compute, networking, and storage to optimize electrical design for AI and hyperscale workloads
Ensure designs meet NFPA, IEEE, ANSI and all relevant regulatory requirements
Lead technical reviews, commissioning activities, and design summits to validate performance, reliability, and operational efficiencies
Champion reliability, safety, and operational efficiency across all electrical systems
Evaluate and collaborate with MEP design partners to guarantee mission-critical electrical systems meet resilience and efficiency requirements
Manage contracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and vendor documentation, ensuring seamless integration of third-party solutions
Lead electrical design conversations and planning with Montera’s core partners such as Nvidia, Schneider, Vertiv, and Eaton
Understand the core design characteristics of target customers: Microsoft, Google, Meta, OCI, OAI, Coreweave, and others
Mentor and develop junior engineers, cultivating Montera’s center of excellence for data center electrical engineering
Provide thought leadership across the organization and industry
Qualification
Required
BSc/MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering for data centers, mission-critical infrastructure, with a strong background in power distribution systems
Expert knowledge of electrical infrastructure components, including switchgear, transformers, UPS, cooling systems, and fire suppression technology
Familiarity with advanced power redundancy strategies, load management, and energy efficiency optimization
Strong leadership experience, able to oversee cross-functional teams and drive high-stakes projects to completion
Preferred
Professional Engineer qualification preferred but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Coverage : We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time.
Financial Security : 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
Recognition & Rewards: Annual bonus program to share in our success.
Extra Support: Remote work stipend plus phone allowance to help you stay connected.
Company
Montera Infrastructure
Montera Infrastructure is inspired by a forward-thinking vision: to build and run hyperscale data centers.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase