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Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This position can be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO, Ashburn, VA, Sterling, VA, Santa Clara, CA in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible) or based remotely.

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to own all aspects of Electrical Engineering for our new age data center designs, ensuring that this discipline operates as an integrated part of the global product platform.

You will be accountable for the integrity, usability and evolution of standards, reference designs, approved variants and technical guidance across these areas. This includes defining where the platform must remain standard, where regional variation is appropriate, and how exceptions are governed when delivery realities require adaptation.

You will also own the mechanisms that connect design intent to project delivery across this discipline - including design governance, cross-discipline decision-making, readiness for handover, and the feedback loops that ensure field, commissioning and operational experience strengthens the next version of the platform.

Essential Job Functions

Energy storage and generation

• Lead integration of energy storage into data center electrical infrastructure to support resiliency, peak demand management, and operational flexibility

• Assess on-site generation solutions, including standby, prime power, and hybrid distributed systems, to support business, reliability, and sustainability goals

• Develop electrical strategies that integrate BESS, distributed generation, and advanced controls into mission-critical environments

• Provide technical leadership on interconnection, protection, and control philosophies for generation and energy storage assets

• Develop standards and design criteria for generation and energy storage topology, controls, safety, and commissioning

Product development

• Participate in the product development lifecycle from concept through implementation

• Work closely with Operations to balance cost-effective design solutions with long-term operational sustainability

• Develop and set minimum requirements for complete sequences of operation across designed systems

• Drive standards for electrical commissioning efforts

Design quality and delivery

• Review program-level design plans, equipment selections, and system submittals

• Ensure consistent execution through effective coordination and handoff to internal teams and external partners adapting the program prototype for site-specific use

• Work across engineering disciplines to deliver streamlined, practical solutions aligned with Operations and business needs

• Partner with regional product enablement teams to implement product intent consistently across projects and regions

• Support documentation handoff and coordination with regional teams and external consultants for site adaptation of global prototypes

Engineering analysis

• Apply engineering analysis tools and professional judgment to evaluate loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents

• Perform or guide the following studies:

  • Load analysis and failure scenario calculations

  • Short-circuit and overcurrent protection device coordination studies

  • Arc flash mitigation studies

  • Distribution analysis, including voltage drop and underground duct bank heat effect (Neher-McGrath) calculations

  • Lighting photometric studies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college

• Substantial experience in electrical power design and construction required, 10+ years preferred

• Data Center and/or mission critical experience is required

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, Word, AmpCalc, ETAP, and PSCAD modeling software

• Working knowledge of critical power infrastructure within a data center

• Travel is expected to be 15-25% and may increase over time as business needs evolve.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

• Professional license

• Experience in global, multi-region organizations operating with common standards and governed variants.

• Familiarity with industrialized delivery concepts such as evidence-based readiness, repeatable handover practices, and continuous improvement loops.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $165,000-$180,000 + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!