Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers

About the Position

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer - Data Centers to join Nebius, a leader in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. In this role, you'll support the design, review, and development of critical electrical infrastructure, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on data center design experience who can drive technical decisions, coordinate with partners, and ensure designs meet operational and regulatory requirements.

About the Company

Nebius is building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. With a global footprint and a team of 1,500+ engineers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical design packages for data center projects, including internal concepts and third-party partner designs.
• Support development of electrical design concepts for high-density data center environments.
• Evaluate UPS, LV, MV, and HV electrical infrastructure.
• Review cable distribution, electrical pathways, and design coordination with data hall layouts.
• Partner with mechanical, construction, commissioning, and operations stakeholders to ensure designs are buildable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs.
• Assess designs for concurrently maintainable data center operations and high power-density environments.
• Help identify alternative design solutions, product options, and technical tradeoffs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with electrical systems in large-scale data centers or other critical infrastructure environments.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within 2 years.
• Experience designing, operating, commissioning, or maintaining electrical distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, transformers, and power distribution equipment.
• Understanding of medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and protection schemes.
• Experience leading engineering teams and driving technical projects in complex environments.
• Ability to manage internal stakeholders, consultants, vendors, and outsourced project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70 and UL requirements.
• Experience with power system analysis tools such as SKM, ETAP, or Cymcap.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, support commissioning activities, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with neocloud, GPU, or AI infrastructure data centers.
• Experience at hyperscalers, colocation providers, or mission-critical engineering environments.
• Familiarity with high-density rack environments.
• Experience supporting design reviews through commissioning or operational turnover.

We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $115K to $225K OTE, which includes base salary and bonus.
• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive compensation, career growth and learning opportunities, flexibility and ownership, collaborative and innovative culture, opportunity to work on impactful AI projects, and an international environment with talented teams.

Join Nebius Today!

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

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