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Data Center Design Engineer, Electrical

OpenAI· Scaling
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$257k - $327kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Experienced Data Center Electrical Design Engineer to lead design, operation, and maintenance of large-scale data center campuses, with strong expertise in MEP systems, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee building and MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including reviewing building and MEP drawings and proposals across all project phases.
  • Lead operational activities for large-scale data center campuses, from early design phases through delivery and daily operation.
  • Operate and maintain critical data center facilities and equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical equipment, such as generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs.
  • Provide technical expertise on all aspects of data center building, equipment, and operational systems, ensuring alignment with best practices.
  • Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems into overall data center design and operation.
  • Contribute to developing data center operational workflows from design requirements through commissioning, pilot testing, and deployment readiness.
  • Contribute to data center operations projects (hardware and software readiness) from planning through deployment.
  • Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
  • Select and manage external contractors and consultants and foster strong vendor relationships.
  • Oversee quality assurance and resolve risks to meet safety and operational standards.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data center design, operation, and maintenance.
  • Proven track record of leading operational and technical activities in large-scale data centers.
  • Extensive expertise in MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including critical infrastructure systems.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of data center buildings, equipment, and operational workflows.
  • Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and construction systems.
  • Hands-on experience with critical equipment (generators, UPS, chillers, CDUs) and vendor management.
  • Proven ability to work with external vendors for equipment selection and installation and bring up
  • Working experience with local and governmental regulatory agencies and compliance with data center design standards and requirements
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with building construction and architecture concepts, as well as best practices in data center design.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields; advanced degree preferred.
  • Professional engineering certificate and other similar certificates required

Skills

Required:Data center design and operationMEP design and operationVendor managementRegulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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