Backed by Greylock, Insight and Khosla.
About the role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate on-site power-generation systems for large AI data center campuses. You will work across generation, substations, medium-voltage distribution, protection, auxiliary systems, grid interfaces, and data center loads. This role will establish technical requirements, evaluate technology and vendor solutions, and carry electrical designs from concept through commissioning and validated operation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of electrical engineering experience on power generation, utility, industrial, microgrid, or mission-critical projects
- Deep knowledge of generators, transformers, switchgear, protection and controls, grounding, auxiliary power, and electrical system studies
- Experience with grid-connected and islanded generation, synchronization, load sharing, and black-start or restoration concepts
- Ability to interpret OEM data, operating scenarios, failure modes, and data center load requirements
- Experience carrying designs through construction, commissioning, and operational validation
- Knowledge of applicable NEC, NFPA, IEEE, NERC, and utility requirements
More about this role
OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital and delivery partners, is building the infrastructure required to support frontier AI systems. The Data Center Engineering team defines repeatable technical standards and carries them through design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness. The team works across data center facilities, power generation, compute infrastructure, construction, procurement, and operations to deliver reliable capacity at unprecedented scale and speed.
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and integrate on-site power-generation systems for large AI data center campuses. You will work across generation, substations, medium-voltage distribution, protection, auxiliary systems, grid interfaces, and data center loads. This role will establish technical requirements, evaluate technology and vendor solutions, and carry electrical designs from concept through commissioning and validated operation.
Travel: 50%
Develop electrical architectures, one-lines, design criteria, specifications, and studies for generation plants and campus interconnections.
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