SB Energy · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer-Data Center
Denver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expSB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. The Sr. Electrical Engineer-Data Center will provide expertise in electrical engineering design for data center projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing designs for efficiency and safety.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergySolar
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
Design and deliver electrical systems for hyperscale data centers, including medium- and low-voltage power distribution, backup power, and emergency systems
Prepare and maintain electrical schematics, bills of materials, and construction / installation drawings
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes and standards, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements
Partner with engineers and key stakeholders to define technical specifications, design criteria, and project budgets
Provide electrical design oversight throughout the full data center lifecycle, from early concept through commissioning, ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, and energy-efficiency goals
Lead and manage large-scale, multi-site projects across multiple regions, delivering electrical engineering solutions on schedule
Work closely with mechanical, architectural, structural, network, controls, and operations teams to seamlessly integrate electrical systems with overall data center infrastructure
Track emerging technologies and industry trends in data center electrical engineering, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, resilience, and future scalability
Support field engineering and commissioning teams to test, validate, and verify proper installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems and equipment
Develop and edit electrical specifications, and support the selection of equipment, systems, and devices
Establish and continuously improve electrical design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency, reliability, and efficiency across all data center projects
Review Low Voltage (LV), medium voltage collection systems (MVac/MVdc), interconnection, and also substation system designs (HVac/HVdc) for data center, solar, and energy storage projects
Optimize project designs by drawing upon knowledge of LV, MV collection, transformers, switching, relaying, back-up power, and substation design including best practices, specifications, cost, efficiency, code compliance, performance, and reliability
Work with data center clients to understand their project specific requirements around reliability, growth increments, capex and opex optimizations, sustainability, construction schedules, and future flexibility
Attend design meetings with other team members (internal and external) and lead electrical discussion in the meetings
Manage schematic, design development, and contract document work sessions in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect, and other disciplines
Design support during construction including field observations, submittal & drawing review, and review and evaluate RFI, RFP, and RFQ submittals, supporting as a project engineer
Provide technical review and guidance on equipment selection and approved vendor list
Support data center 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
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in Electrical Engineering for data centers or Utility-scale solar and storage power plants
BSEE specializing in Power Systems from ABET-accredited University, MS a plus, PE license a plus
Experience in industrial or commercial engineering in mission critical facilities including but not limited to data centers and power generation
Experience with data center design and construction, including design criteria and industry standards
Demonstrated strong engineering, design, and communication skills, and an ability to work in a dynamic team environment to think outside the box and solve traditional problems in new ways
Strong computer skills using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, and Revit
In-depth knowledge of LV, MV collection, transmission line, Converters, and HVAC/HVDC substation design including substation Protection & Control, SCADA, and Telecommunications
Experienced in the design data center's electrical building, On-Site Renewable Energy Generation, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Microgrids, and Energy Storage
Skilled in designing backup power solutions with varying redundancy levels based on data center load criticality
Ability to complete work independently and handle most unique situations autonomously
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and work effectively in a team environment
Strong knowledge of data center/critical environment electrical and mechanical infrastructure
Experience in designing, integrating, and managing SCADA systems, as well as strong knowledge of network infrastructure within data centers to ensure efficient and secure operations
Experience in vendor management
Expertise in cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
Understanding of industrial/commercial electrical one-lines
Experience with BMS/EPMS control systems and data collection/trending
Experience in developing MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for carrying out systems operations
Knowledge of data center PUE and its derivation as well as data center's redundancy requirements at the network and power levels
Experience with data center mechanical design is a plus
Proficient in reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation
Proven problem-solving skills
Benefits
100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
Company
SB Energy
SB Energy is a digital infrastructure and energy platform that develops, constructs, and operates energy and digital solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4.03BKey Investors
OpenAI,SoftBank GroupCalifornia Energy CommissionAres Management
2026-01-09Corporate Round· $1B
2025-10-16Grant· $25M
2023-11-30Debt Financing· $2.4B
Leadership Team
Charles Monk
Senior Director, Capital Markets
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