Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)

About the Position

Senior Electrical Engineer (Data Centre)

Location: Gumi, South Korea

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency.

As a Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

Responsibilities

• Drive Data Centre electrical designs in collaboration with other disciplines to create a coordinated construction document set
• Drive innovation and R&D for emerging technologies (e.g., liquid cooling integration, advanced monitoring)
• Participate in site selection reviews and work with local utilities to understand and define site utility requirements
• Involved in Critical Data Centre equipment design including MV infrastructure, Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, and Earthing
• Creation of designs which meet or exceed our quality requirements and within our budgetary requirements
• Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment
• Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with IEC requirements, the various Data Centre wide design codes, and other jurisdictional requirements
• Review and approval of equipment submittals and ability to work on concurrent projects across in Korea
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to, and during construction phases
• Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility studies, and value engineering for cost and performance optimization
• Work with commissioning teams to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for electrical system issues
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite field engineers, as well as provide engineering evaluations, electrical systems audits, and startup as needed across Data Centres in Korea

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 7-10+ years of experience in heavy industrial or commercial electrical design, including 5+ years in mission-critical facilities
• Experience in high-density AI/HPC workloads
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer certification is an advantage
• Strong understanding of regional electrical codes (IEC, NEC, CCC, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of critical Data Centre electrical systems, including:
  • Medium-voltage (MV) distribution systems
  • UPS systems, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, PDUs, VFDs, and ATS/STS
  • High voltage substations
  • Experience with controls systems and integration
• Proven ability to research and implement new designs and technologies from concept through deployment
• Experience managing supplier relationships and conducting factory acceptance tests
• Proficiency with modelling software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM)

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, innovative environment
• Be part of a team that is shaping the future of AI and data centres
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Company

Nscale is dedicated to building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI, focusing on sustainable technology solutions. Our core values include relentless innovation, ownership and accountability, openness and transparency, customer-centric focus, sustainability, and full-speed collaboration. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

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