Lead Electrical Engineer - Data Center Engines

Position: Lead Electrical Engineer – Engines

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Summary:

The Lead Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for power systems supporting mission-critical facilities, including data centers. This role requires deep expertise in electrical power systems, controls, and automation, with a strong ability to interpret single line diagrams and lead complex electrical design and execution efforts. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, is highly skilled in PLCs, HMIs, and IoT technologies, and is motivated by working on engines that power modern data center infrastructure.

Job Duties:

Electrical Engineering & Power Systems

• Lead electrical engineering activities for engine, generator, and/or turbine-based power systems supporting data center applications
• Interpret, develop, and review single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical layouts
• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications
• Support integration of electrical systems with mechanical and control systems

Controls, Automation & Digital Systems

• Serve as a technical expert in PLC programming, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Design, review, and support HMI architectures and user interfaces
• Integrate IIoT solutions for monitoring, diagnostics, data collection, and performance optimization
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, controls, project management, and field services
• Support customer interactions by providing technical expertise and resolving complex electrical issues
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience with engines, generators, turbines, or similar power generation equipment
• Proven experience supporting power systems for data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial applications preferred

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Expert ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial control systems
• Working knowledge of IIoT platforms, data acquisition, and remote monitoring technologies
• Solid understanding of power distribution, protection, grounding, and controls for rotating equipment
• Familiarity with relevant electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, IEC)

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment based in Houston, Texas
• Ability to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities or project sites as required
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.