Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

Overview

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet demand forecasts, addressing a key market need as traditional leased models struggle to keep pace with Cloud and AI infrastructure growth. Fleet is led by industry veterans and is committed to up leveling data center development scale and operations. Fleet aims to provide in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+.

The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems in data centers that are highly efficient, scalable, and sustainable. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class electrical systems supporting massive cloud operations across multiple regions.

• Create building and site electrical drawings.
• Lead the design and development of electrical systems for large-scale data centers.
• Provide electrical design oversight throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, ensuring energy efficiency and performance standards.
• Drive sustainability initiatives.
• Manage large-scale, multi-site projects across global regions, ensuring on-time delivery of electrical engineering systems and solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, architecture, structural, network, controls, and operations teams to integrate electrical systems with other data center components.
• Work with vendors and contractors to ensure electrical systems meet quality, safety, and operational standards and company specifications.
• Act as the main point of contact for electrical systems decisions and collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, building codes, and environmental requirements.
• Assess and mitigate risks related to electrical system failures.
• Lead root-cause analysis and provide technical solutions to improve design resilience.
• Stay informed on industry trends and innovations in data center electrical engineering, focusing on energy efficiency and future scalability.
• Develop and refine electrical design standards and guidelines for consistent and efficient electrical systems across data centers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with at least 5 years focused on data center design and operations.
• Proven track record of delivering electrical systems for large-scale data center projects.
• Extensive experience with software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, CFD, etc.).
• Expertise in sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-saving measures related to data center mechanical systems.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Strong ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations teams.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated success in analyzing program data, defining KPIs, and reporting on success metrics.

• License:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience working in global data center projects and navigating region-specific regulations and environmental conditions.
• Hyperscaler awareness:
  Familiarity with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud, and Meta data center requirements.
• Cloud
  
  Certifications:
  
  Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Fundamentals, etc.).
• Global
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience leading product launches in global markets with knowledge of international land, energy and data center regulations and compliance.
• Technical Background:
  Strong understanding of cloud services, networking, and software development life cycles.

• Integrity and Ethical Standards:
  Build trust and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers.
• Effective Communication:
  Clearly convey expectations to suppliers and negotiation parties; present to internal leadership as needed.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ):
  Understand emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others; manage emotions under pressure.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Think big picture while managing details.
• Adaptability:
  Manage change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership:
  Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience with complex, multi-site projects:
  Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills:
  Interface with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solver:
  Troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
• Team Building:
  Lead and develop a diverse, cross-functional team in high-pressure…