Principal Electrical Engineer

The role

The Principal Electrical Engineer serves as the technical authority on power distribution, power protection, and switchgear design. You will define engineering standards and technical strategy for modular integrated electronics buildings and critical power infrastructure.

What you will do

• Serve as the SME for power distribution and switchgear design.
• Lead high-level system architecture for modular data centers and power distribution centers.
• Act as the final decision-maker on complex code interpretations.
• Perform and oversee Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash, and Load Flow analysis.
• Design and validate complex protection schemes and configure protective relays.
• Conduct technical reviews of designs produced by the engineering team.
• Provide expert mentorship to Staff and Senior Electrical Engineers.
• Develop and maintain electrical design standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Product Management to align technical capabilities with business goals.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, specifically focused on switchgear design and modular infrastructure
• Deep understanding of switchgear construction, bus bracing, thermal management, and insulation requirements for both LV and MV equipment
• Demonstrated mastery of power protection theory, including symmetrical components, relay coordination, fault current, and arc flash mitigation techniques
• Proven ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex electrical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, executive leadership, and customers
• Drug and alcohol program participation is required

Nice to have

• Master’s degree (MSEE) with a focus on Power Systems
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience representing organizations on technical committees (e.g., IEEE, NFPA, UL)
• Extensive experience with EPlan or AutoCAD Electrical for schematic integration
• Experience with PLC/SCADA integration as it relates to power automation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary

Before you apply

• This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility
• Drug and alcohol program participation is required

About the company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power AI workloads. The company uses an energy-first approach to build AI infrastructure.