Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical

OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 360,000 - 530,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Operational leadership","Risk resolution","Vendor management"]

Design and lead electrical/power and MEP-related work for large-scale data center campuses, spanning early design through delivery, commissioning, and daily operations. Oversee building and MEP drawings and proposals, operate and maintain critical facilities and equipment, and ensure reliable performance. Partner with external vendors to select and manage key power and cooling equipment (e.g., generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs), integrate power/cooling/networking systems, and drive quality, risk resolution, and best-practice standards.

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OpenAI
OpenAI
2 months ago

Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical

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Job Summary

Design and lead electrical/power and MEP-related work for large-scale data center campuses, spanning early design through delivery, commissioning, and daily operations. Oversee building and MEP drawings and proposals, operate and maintain critical facilities and equipment, and ensure reliable performance. Partner with external vendors to select and manage key power and cooling equipment (e.g., generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs), integrate power/cooling/networking systems, and drive quality, risk resolution, and best-practice standards.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee building and MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including reviewing drawings and proposals across project phases.
  • •Lead operational activities for large-scale data center campuses from early design through delivery and daily operations.
  • •Operate and maintain critical data center facilities and equipment to ensure reliability and performance.
  • •Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical equipment such as generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs.
  • •Ensure integration of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems; contribute to commissioning/workflow readiness and oversee QA and safety/operational standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 360,000 - 530,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of experience in data center design, operation, and maintenance.
  • •Experience leading operational and technical activities in large-scale data centers.
  • •Expertise in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design, operation, and maintenance for critical infrastructure.
  • •Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems for data centers.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; professional engineering certificate (or similar) required.
Experience:10+ yearsData center operations
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationOperational leadershipRisk resolutionVendor management
Certifications:Professional engineering certificate

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALL·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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