Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer – Data Centers
The Opportunity
If you are an elite Electrical Infrastructure Leader ready to step into a principal-level role and completely own a high-impact pipeline, this is your next move.
We have exclusively partnered with one of the fastest-growing, privately-backed data center developers in the US. Aggressively scaling and completely unbothered by market slowdowns, they have an immediate ~85 MW pipeline deploying right now across Central Texas, with over 1.2GW in future project pipeline
Location: Remote (with 30% travel to Austin, TX)
Organization: National Data Center Developer
Compensation & Benefits: $180,000 – $220,000 base + 25–30% bonus
About the Role As Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as the premier technical owner of record. You’ll direct elite AE and MEP design consultants, validate high-value OFCI equipment selections, lead customer-facing technical engagements, and translate hyperscale/enterprise requirements into flawless IFC packages that hit every schedule, budget, and reliability target.
What You’ll Do
Drive Pipeline Execution: Lead end-to-end electrical engineering across our expanding data center portfolio.
Pioneer Advanced Cooling: Spearhead initiatives in cutting-edge, high-density cooling ecosystems—including direct-to-chip, liquid, and immersion technologies.
Direct Elite Consultants: Masterfully manage AE/MEP consultants across SD, DD, CD, and IFC phases through to final construction support.
Own Critical Infrastructure: Oversee OFCI equipment specifications, vendor selections, submittal reviews, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Champion Commissioning: Direct Level 1–5 commissioning strategies and guarantee seamless customer turnover.
Scale the Function: Help architect and scale the internal engineering department to power our hyper-growth trajectory.
What We’re Looking For
Proven Leadership: 4+ years of progressive engineering leadership with dedicated, hands-on data center experience.
Technical Credentials: Ideally a BS in Electrical Engineering (or Mechanical with strong power focus) and/or an active PE License (Texas or reciprocal).
Scale & Scope: Demonstrated owner/developer-side experience successfully delivering 20+ MW projects from Basis of Design (BOD) through final turnover.
Industry Mastery: Deep working knowledge of Uptime Tier III/IV, ASHRAE 90.4 & TC 9.9, and NFPA 70/70E/72/110.
Are you ready to claim ownership of a massive pipeline? Apply directly through GS2 Partnership or feel free to directly get in touch with myself!

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