Senior Electrical Engineer

The Role: Senior Electrical Engineer

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will design electrical systems for Switch’s data centers across the United States. You will develop reliable, cost-effective designs, support engineering standards, and work with internal teams and external partners to deliver projects from design through construction. This role combines hands-on technical work with coordination across multiple stakeholders to ensure designs meet Switch’s performance and quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Design medium- and low-voltage electrical systems for new and existing data center projects.
• Develop electrical designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, and constructability goals.
• Review and manage work completed by external engineering consultants.
• Create and maintain electrical design standards, specifications, and engineering processes.
• Evaluate new equipment and technologies for future projects.
• Support design reviews throughout planning, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, civil, and construction teams to resolve design issues.
• Work with utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, vendors, and contractors during project delivery.
• Identify technical risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Travel domestically as needed, typically less than 25%.

What We’re Looking For

• You communicate clearly and share information people need to make decisions.
• You approach problems with practical solutions and follow through on commitments.
• You work well across disciplines and build productive relationships with internal and external partners.
• You stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• You focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• You support your teammates and contribute to shared goals.
• You make decisions with integrity and accountability.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Approximately 4 to 7 years of experience designing electrical systems for mission-critical facilities, data centers, or similar infrastructure.
• Experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of generators, UPS systems, grounding, protection, and power distribution equipment.
• Experience applying NEC, NFPA, UL, ANSI, and other applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Experience coordinating with engineering consultants and reviewing technical deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically.
• Ability to complete customer-required background checks and drug screenings when required.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with both greenfield and brownfield data center projects.
• Experience working directly with utilities and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.