What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at IREN?
Job Description
Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Remote - Texas l Department: Operations - Engineering l Reporting to: General Manager, Engineering
IREN is a leading next-generation data center business powering the future with 100% renewable energy. We build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
IREN is currently looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our Texas team. Reporting to the General Manager – Engineering, the Electrical Engineer will help shaping the electrical systems for our High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centers.
Acting as local Engineering representative and focused on the Low Voltage distribution side of our facilities, the selected candidate will help oversee their electrical design and its implementation, making sure that the electrical systems are fit for purpose as well as designed and built according to the highest standards.
We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.
Job Requirements
Job Type: Full-Time l Location: Remote - Texas l Department: Operations - Engineering l Reporting to: General Manager, Engineering
IREN is a leading next-generation data center business powering the future with 100% renewable energy. We build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.
IREN is currently looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our Texas team. Reporting to the General Manager – Engineering, the Electrical Engineer will help shaping the electrical systems for our High-Performance Computing (HPC) Data Centers.
Acting as local Engineering representative and focused on the Low Voltage distribution side of our facilities, the selected candidate will help oversee their electrical design and its implementation, making sure that the electrical systems are fit for purpose as well as designed and built according to the highest standards.
We have grown substantially since 2019, from our inception in Australia to now having several facilities across North America and being listed on NASDAQ… and we are just getting started! By joining us, you will be contributing to the future of sustainable high-performance compute and the local communities we strive to have a positive impact on.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, with P.Eng registration in Texas
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in low voltage electrical field within a design engineering firm, heavy industrial or manufacturing facility or mission critical data centers
- Deep knowledge of relevant electrical industry standards and good engineering practices in the electrical field
- Proficiency of equipment construction and standards for equipment like grounding systems, power transformers, standby generators, switchgear, cables, motors, VFDs and in general all the major components in an electrical distribution system for energy-intensive data centers.
- Demonstrated knowledge on the specification, sizing and selection of aforementioned electrical equipment
- Experience in the design of electrical distribution systems, from load lists, to single lines, cable schedules, equipment arrangements and their interconnection.
- Previous experience working with or for Tier III or mission critical data centers is highly desirable
- Excellent communication and team-work skills
- Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
- Must provide own steel-toed work boots; other PPE will be supplied.
- Must be able to reliably commute to the work site daily or have plans to relocate before starting work.
- Act as owner’s representative throughout our HPC projects life-cycle for low voltage electrical distribution systems
- Perform or support as necessary the specification, sizing and selection of electrical equipment
- Develop functional descriptions and conceptual design of electrical distribution systems, working autonomously or through external engineering firms to make sure they are progressed as necessary into basic and detailed engineering
- Develop, review or validate as necessary typical engineering deliverables like drawings, diagrams, calculations, material/cable lists and electrical reports
- Ensure design inquiries, field instructions, deficiencies and in general any technical matters relevant to the different ongoing projects are managed appropriately
- Support equipment validation, installation and testing/commissioning in coordination with manufacturing and construction teams.
- Stay current with Data Center power distribution trends and regulatory changes
- Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision care & Dental care
- 401k Retirement Plan