Position Summary The Principal Electrical Engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class design, constructability, and reliability of electrical systems supporting mission critical operations.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the Electrical Technical Authority for data center projects, overseeing design, execution, and commissioning support of electrical systems.
- Lead the design and review of medium and low voltage power distribution systems, including utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and distribution to critical loads.
- Develop and implement design standards, specifications, and best practices tailored to mission-critical facilities.
- Provide guidance on redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5) and ensure alignment with uptime and reliability requirements.
- Perform and review system studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis using tools such as ETAP or SKM.
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated and constructible designs.
- Engage directly with clients, acting as a trusted advisor during concept development, design reviews, and project execution.
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, technical presentations, and client pursuits within the data center market.
- Evaluate and coordinate with key vendors (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, busway systems) to ensure optimal system performance and delivery.
- Lead design reviews (30/60/90%), HAZOPs, and commissioning planning to ensure quality and compliance.
- Mentor and develop electrical engineering staff, establishing CAM as a center of excellence in data center design.
- Support fast-track project delivery models, including modular and prefabricated electrical solutions (E-Houses, skids, etc.).
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to mission-critical or data center environments.
- Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and relevant data center design standards.
- Proven experience with large-scale power systems (utility service through critical load distribution).
- Expertise in power system modeling tools such as ETAP or SKM.
- Demonstrated experience working with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center clients preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
- Ability to lead multiple fast-paced projects and influence technical direction across teams.
Preferred Experience- Experience with the Four-Tier classification system developed by the Uptime Institute.
- Familiarity with renewable integration, microgrids, or energy storage systems.
- Experience supporting design-build or EPC project delivery.
- Knowledge of modular data center and prefabricated power solutions.
