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LeoForce

Principal Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$225 - $275/hr

Principal Electrical Engineer Location: Houston, TX, US Experience: Senior Level Salary: $225,000 ... Evaluate and coordinate with key vendors (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, busway systems) to ...

Omega AS

Principal Electrical Engineer

Quintana, TX · On-site

$127K - $155K/yr

The Principal Electrical Engineer is primarily accountable for Quality Assurance and Quality ... Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs ...

Omega AS

$102K - $125K/yr

The Principal Electrical Engineer is primarily accountable for Quality Assurance and Quality ... Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs ...

Omega AS

$127K - $155K/yr

The Principal Electrical Engineer is primarily accountable for Quality Assurance and Quality ... Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Load Commutated Inverter (LCI) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs ...

Airswift

Principal Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$132K - $162K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer Duration: 1-year, possible to extend Location: Houston, Texas, USA ... gas insulated switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, low-voltage and medium-voltage ...

Crusoe

Principal Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$141K - $173K/yr

About This Role: Join Crusoe Energy as the Principal Electrical Engineer and serve as the ... Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage)

Crusoe

Principal Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$141K - $173K/yr

About This Role: Join Crusoe Energy as the Principal Electrical Engineer and serve as the ... Serve as the reigning SME for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage)

Airswift

Principal Electrical Engineer

Billings, MT · On-site

$136K - $167K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer Duration: long-term Location: Billings, MT or Bismarck, ND Schedule: 9/80 Position Overview Airswift is recruiting for a Principal Electrical Engineer on behalf of a ...

Airswift

Principal Electrical Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$146K - $178K/yr

Principal Electrical Engineer Duration: 12-months Location: Long Beach, CA Position Overview This opportunity is for a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering delivery across a ...

SpaceX

Principal Electrical Engineer

Cape Canaveral, FL · On-site

$117K - $144K/yr

PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead electrical design for Starship launch pad ... Familiarity with motor control centers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), transformers, switchgear ...

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Principal Electrical Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

LeoForce
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees
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$225 - $275/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

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.

  • Support business development by contributing to proposals, technical presentations, and client pursuits within the data center market.

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Houston, TX, US

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Details

Position Summary

Our client is launching a Data Center Division and is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader in the development and execution of mission‑critical infrastructure projects. This role will be instrumental in shaping the client's electrical engineering standards, supporting business development efforts, and delivering high-performance, resilient power systems for hyperscale and enterprise data center clients.

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, 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 the client's division 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 Uptime Institute's Four‑Tier classification system.
  • 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.
A bit about us:

We're a recruiting partner working on behalf of a growing engineering firm that is launching a dedicated Data Center Division to serve hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients. Our client brings decades of multidisciplinary engineering experience and is investing in senior technical talent to build out a center of excellence for mission‑critical power systems design.

Why join us?
  • Competitive Base Salary!
  • Accelerated Career Growth!
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