Senior Electrical Engineer, Data Center Power Systems Design

Position Title: SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Location: HOUSTON, TX
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: TEAM LEAD – DATA CENTER DESIGN

Position Summary: This position is primarily responsible for the design, analysis, and
documentation of electrical systems for microgrids, power distribution, and renewable energy
equipment. Duties can involve some on-site commissioning and troubleshooting work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and review of medium/low voltage electrical power generation, distribution and microgrid systems


• Preparation of electrical documentation including Short Circuit, Arc Flash and


• Coordination, Power System, Grounding, Load Flow, Harmonics, Fault studies, and


• Transient studies using software such as ETAP


• Preparation of other documentation including area classifications, drawings and reports, fugitive emissions studies, single line diagrams, and electrical BOMs as well as reports associated with electrical system studies


• Develop and maintain technical documentation related to electrical systems


• Provide engineering support to other departments as needed

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering 5-10+ years of experience


• Minimum of 2 years of experience with medium voltage power generation system design (to include distribution line design)


• Thorough knowledge of applications, electrical codes, and standards (IEEE, NEC, NFPA, API, etc.)


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Willingness to learn new technologies and skills. Willingness to learn and adapt to changing technologies and industry practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE)


• Design experience in an EPC environment


• Experience in the installation, operation, or troubleshooting of industrial automation equipment


• Experience with Power Generation Controls and Automation


• Experience with programming Digital Multifunction Relays


• Experience developing relay logic, electrical protection, and coordination schemes


• Experience performing electrical studies with ETAP or similar software

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. #LI-KM1 #GC