Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Center

Job overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer - Data Center is an onsite role based in Cincinnati, OH, offering a salary range of $150,000 - $220,000 per year. This position supports a newly formed data center division within a well-established EPC firm, focusing on mission-critical power infrastructure. This role serves as the primary technical authority for data center electrical systems, overseeing design, execution, and commissioning. The engineer will lead power distribution strategies, perform system studies, and mentor staff to establish the division as a center of excellence.

What you'll do

• Lead design and review of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• develop design standards for mission-critical facilities
• perform system studies including load flow and arc flash analysis
• engage with clients as a trusted advisor
• evaluate vendors
• lead design reviews and commissioning planning
• mentor electrical engineering staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

cincinnati oh

electrical engineer

data center

pe license

mission-critical

power systems

etap

skm

$150k-$220k/yr

jobot

engineering

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Why this role

Ground-floor opportunity in a new division backed by an established firm; direct access to leadership; high-stakes mission-critical projects.

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.