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Senior or Principal Electrical Design Engineer - Data Center Mission Critical

Enercon

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Emeryville, CA · Posted February 2, 2026

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About the job

Overview

Due to continued growth, our Data Center Group is seeking a Electrical Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions for complex, mission-critical projects. You’ll combine technical excellence, leadership, and collaboration to guide designs from concept through execution. This role can be based in the following office locations:

Emeryville, CA

Charlotte, NC

Houston, TX

Reston, VA

Dallas, TX

Naperville, IL

Ohio

Washington

Remote from the US

Any ENERCON office

Responsibilities

Each day brings a mix of focused engineering work and collaboration. You develop precise, high-quality designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and connect with clients to ensure solutions meet real-world needs. From site walkdowns to final deliverables, every day is hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding.

Engineering Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare error-free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bounded by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs. Generate engineering related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, adhering to client and ENERCON procedures, processes, specifications, and other company or project directives. Produce high-quality engineering deliverables in accordance with client and ENERCON procedures that are consistent with project work scopes and client expectations

Technical Standards & Professional Development: Maintain up to date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the data center industry

Client & Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications, and through the development of quality engineering products. Consult with other disciplines to ensure designs are compatible with and have considered all disciplinary requirements

Project Leadership & Field Engagement: Travel to sites to interface with client personnel, and to perform walk-downs related to the project work. Serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discipline scope on projects #LI-MB1

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Minimum of 6 years of engineering design experience in data centers

Experience in electrical codes, standards, and criteria for power systems and data centers

Proficient with AutoCAD

Proficient with Microsoft Suite including, but not limited to, Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams

Ability to travel 15%-25%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

#LI-MB1

Compensation Range

USD $107,200.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

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The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Each day brings a mix of focused engineering work and collaboration. You develop precise, high-quality designs, coordinate with other disciplines, and connect with clients to ensure solutions meet real-world needs. From site walkdowns to final deliverables, every day is hands-on, fast-paced, and deeply rewarding.

Engineering Documentation & Deliverables: Prepare error-free engineering documents (e.g., drawings, sketches, instructions, inputs, calculations, analyses, evaluations) according to and bounded by industry codes, standards, and regulations to support client engineering needs. Generate engineering related documents in accordance with client, ENERCON, adhering to client and ENERCON procedures, processes, specifications, and other company or project directives. Produce high-quality engineering deliverables in accordance with client and ENERCON procedures that are consistent with project work scopes and client expectations

Technical Standards & Professional Development: Maintain up to date and relevant knowledge of industry codes and standards, safety culture, and design techniques suitable to the data center industry

Client & Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Build strong relationships with clients through professional interactions and communications, and through the development of quality engineering products. Consult with other disciplines to ensure designs are compatible with and have considered all disciplinary requirements

Project Leadership & Field Engagement: Travel to sites to interface with client personnel, and to perform walk-downs related to the project work. Serve as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for discipline scope on projects #LI-MB1

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Minimum of 6 years of engineering design experience in data centers

Experience in electrical codes, standards, and criteria for power systems and data centers

Proficient with AutoCAD

Proficient with Microsoft Suite including, but not limited to, Word and Excel

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be an individual contributor and work effectively in teams

Ability to travel 15%-25%; duration of travel may vary depending on project and client needs, ranging from a few days to a few weeks

#LI-MB1