Principal Electrical Engineer

Crusoe
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Communication","Problem-solving","Regulatory compliance"]

Senior electrical engineering leader responsible for power distribution, switchgear design, and the regulatory compliance of modular data-center infrastructure. Defines engineering standards, mentors engineers, and guides critical design decisions across NEC/IEEE/UL frameworks, with emphasis on high-availability power systems and protection schemes.

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Principal Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior electrical engineering leader responsible for power distribution, switchgear design, and the regulatory compliance of modular data-center infrastructure. Defines engineering standards, mentors engineers, and guides critical design decisions across NEC/IEEE/UL frameworks, with emphasis on high-availability power systems and protection schemes.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Define the engineering standards and technical strategy for our modular integrated electronics buildings and critical power infrastructure; act as technical authority for power distribution and switchgear design (low and medium voltage).
  • •Lead deep-dive technical reviews and mentor Staff and Senior Electrical Engineers to elevate the team’s capabilities.
  • •Ensure compliance with NEC (NFPA 70), UL 1558/1670/891/508A, and IEEE standards, acting as the final decision-maker on code interpretations.
  • •Perform and oversee critical power system studies, including Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash, and Load Flow analysis.
  • •Develop and maintain cross-functional engineering standards and collaborate with Manufacturing and Product Management to align technical capabilities with business goals.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRsusHsaPar ParentalLife InsuranceDisabilityCommuter BenefitsCell Phone401kVolunteer Time

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree (MSEE) with a focus on Power Systems preferred
  • •Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • •10–15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, specifically focused on switchgear design and modular infrastructure
  • •Deep understanding of switchgear construction, bus bracing, thermal management, and insulation requirements for both LV and MV equipment
  • •Mastery of power protection theory, including symmetrical components, relay coordination, fault current, and arc flash mitigation techniques
Experience:10-15 yearsSwitchgearPower systemsModular infrastructureElectrical engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationProblem-solvingRegulatory compliance
Certifications:PE
Tech Stack:EPlanAutoCAD ElectricalSELABBPLC/SCADA

Company Brief

Crusoe
Builds vertically integrated, energy-first AI infrastructure and purpose-built AI data centers (Crusoe Cloud), leveraging clean/stranded energy to power large-scale GPU compute for AI training and inference.
Industry: Data Centers
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Denver, United States
Founded: 2018
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