Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Center Design

About this role

Location: Remote
About Switch
At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.


We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.


The Role: Senior Electrical Engineer


You will lead electrical design for data center projects across Switch campuses. This role owns design quality, technical standards, and system performance for medium- and low-voltage infrastructure. You will guide external partners, make key design decisions, and improve how we design and build. Your work directly impacts reliability, cost, and speed of delivery.


What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical system design for new and existing data center projects
• Own design decisions for power distribution, UPS systems, generators, grounding, and protection schemes
• Review and direct work from external engineering consultants
• Ensure designs meet Switch standards, codes, and performance requirements
• Develop and improve electrical design standards, specifications, and processes
• Identify design risks and resolve issues early in the project lifecycle
• Partner with construction, operations, vendors, and utilities to align design and execution
• Support equipment selection, qualification, and performance validation
• Contribute to continuous improvement in cost, constructability, and reliability
• Travel up to 25% for site reviews, design coordination, and stakeholder meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Clear and direct communicator who shares complete, decision-ready informat...