Electric Power Engineers · 4 hours ago
Principal Engineer - Data Center
US-TX-Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expElectric Power Engineers (EPE) is focused on designing the grid of the future. As a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in Data Centers, you will lead the design and implementation of critical electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing efficiency across EPE's global portfolio.
ConsultingElectronicsEnergyMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Engineer medium‑ and low‑voltage power distribution, UPS and generator backup, and emergency power systems for high‑density loads
Produce and review one‑line diagrams, schematics, Bills of Materials, and installation drawings
Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations, including National Electric Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
Work closely with mechanical, civil, controls, and IT teams to define project requirements, design criteria, and budgets
Provide technical leadership during design reviews, value‑engineering sessions, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and on‑site inspections
Analyze electrical systems to identify and resolve issues, including load balancing, capacity planning, and power consumption optimization
Stay up-to-date with advancements in data center technologies, and recommend new technologies to improve the reliability and efficiency of our data center infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering plus 10+ years of progressive experience in data‑center or other mission‑critical electrical design; active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
Deep knowledge of power‑distribution architecture, UPS/generator systems, grounding/bonding, and protective‑device coordination for ≥ 20 MW facilities
Demonstrated success delivering data‑center projects from concept through commissioning, including field construction support
Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including NEC and IEC standards
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
Generous PTO and paid holidays
MyShare Employee Ownership Program
401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
Company
Electric Power Engineers
Electric Power Engineers, Inc. (EPE) is a leading power engineering consulting firm.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Hala N. Ballouz
Founder, Board Chair, and Chief Vision Officer
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