Data Center Power Senior Principal Engineer

$170,000 - $206,000/Yr

Dell Technologies - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Data Center Power Sr Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the architecture, design, testing, and implementation of electrical power systems for Modular Data Centers. This position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and industry leaders to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards. You will be responsible for evaluating power technologies, developing engineering documentation, and validating solutions to ensure high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to support solutions for small capacity to large hyperscale data centers.
• Evaluate and select appropriate data center power technologies to meet design requirements, balancing cost, performance, quality, and schedule.
• Work with external partners and internal teams to develop detailed electrical one-lines, schematics, power budgets, BOMs, and other engineering documentation.
• Validate internal and third-party solutions by developing and executing detailed test plans for data center electrical, HVAC, and industrial control systems.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and vendors to achieve desired business results.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional electromechanical related data center design and manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Robust knowledge of data center power distribution and capacity components, including switchboards, VFDs, circuit breakers, busway, UPS, battery technologies, generators, HRG, metering, surge protection, and IT rack-based power distribution.
• Experience with EPlan electrical engineering software or similar electrical drafting software.
• Proficient written and verbal presentation and communication skills for internal and customer-facing presentations.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to understand competing relationships between thermal, mechanical, electrical, power security, and networking requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with designing to compliance with the National Electric Code and applicable regulatory (UL) requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $170k - $206k
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Supportive work environment free of discrimination and harassment