Senior Electrical Engineer - Data Centers

Apex is seeking a highly experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering team supporting global data center projects. This role will augment the team’s day-to-day capacity in designing, supporting, and improving hyperscale data center infrastructure.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical depth, cross-functional coordination skills, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges at scale.

Key Responsibilities

A) Design & Localize New Hyperscale Data Centers

Review and assist with technical development of electrical systems including campus layouts, SLDs, HV/MV infrastructure, substations (up to 345kV), and calculations

Review internal specifications and vendor compliance documentation

Oversee and provide technical direction to A/E design consultants

Peer review consultant deliverables (drawings, specifications, sequences of operations, models) and provide actionable feedback

Identify opportunities for value engineering

Create rapid conceptual sketches using industry-standard tools for internal communication and validation

B) Support Data Center Operations

Lead or support resolution of electrical issues, outages, or fleetwide infrastructure improvements

Review post-mortem and root cause analysis reports, and offer technical recommendations

Propose solutions and upgrades that enhance reliability and availability

Analyze operational data and trends to assess equipment health and predict failures

C) Support Construction Activities

Collaborate with design, construction, and change management teams to triage construction-originated engineering issues

Support engineering bulletins to communicate design updates

Contribute to feedback loops to enhance standard designs across products, construction, and operations

D) General Engineering Administration

Use internal systems to log and track engineering issues

Develop and deliver presentations using Google Slides to share findings and recommendations

Perform engineering calculations using Excel or Google Sheets

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred)

5+ years of experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of high/medium/low voltage distribution systems, including substations up to 345kV

Experience with mission-critical facilities (data centers preferred)

Familiarity with specifying equipment such as switchgear, panelboards, UPS, transformers, VFDs, and monitoring devices

Experience with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower)

Proficient in CAD or BIM tools for engineering sketches and layoutsStrong understanding of cross-disciplinary collaboration with structural, civil, mechanical, architectural, and IT/security teams

Required qualifications

Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical system design or construction, including substations up to 345kV?

Have you previously worked on mission-critical infrastructure, such as data centers, industrial plants, or utilities?

Are you proficient with power system analysis software (such as ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower) and have you applied it in real-world projects?

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred)?

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote