Electrical Engineer Power Grid & Data Center Infrastructure

Join Weichai America and help power the future of critical infrastructure! We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and develop advanced power systems supporting utility grids industrial facilities and next-generation data centers. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex electrical infrastructure projects involving substations switchgear UPS systems backup generation and high-availability power distribution while collaborating with a talented engineering team to deliver innovative reliable and sustainable energy solutions.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer Power Grid & Data Center Infrastructure is responsible for the design analysis integration and commissioning of electrical power systems supporting utility grids industrial facilities and mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership throughout the engineering lifecycle from concept development and detailed design through installation commissioning and operational support.

The ideal candidate has experience with medium- and high-voltage power systems electrical protection data center infrastructure and utility-scale electrical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Power System Engineering

• Design analyze and optimize medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems.
• Develop single-line diagrams electrical layouts equipment specifications and engineering documentation.
• Participate in the design of substations transformers switchgear and distribution equipment.
• Support utility interconnection and power distribution projects.

Data Center Infrastructure

• Design and evaluate electrical infrastructure for mission-critical data centers including:
  • Utility service connections
  • Substations and transformers
  • Switchgear and busway systems
  • UPS and battery energy storage systems
  • Backup generation systems
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Develop resilient electrical architectures that support high-availability configurations such as N1 and 2N redundancy.

System Analysis & Performance

• Perform electrical engineering studies including:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Protection coordination
  • Arc flash studies
  • Power quality assessments
• Recommend solutions that improve system reliability efficiency safety and operational performance.

Grid Integration & Commissioning

• Coordinate with utility providers to ensure successful grid interconnections and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in renewable energy distributed generation and microgrid integration projects.
• Assist with commissioning startup activities troubleshooting and ongoing operational support for electrical systems.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical codes industry standards and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical reports engineering calculations drawings specifications and permitting documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing electrical power distribution systems for utility industrial or mission-critical facilities.
• Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage equipment protective relays and electrical protection systems.
• Experience using electrical modeling and simulation software.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical codes and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving codesbenefits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing electrical infrastructure for data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with utility-scale power generation renewable energy or microgrid systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Experience supporting commissioning field engineering or startup activities.
• Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (BESS) and backup power generation.

Core Competencies

• Electrical Power System Design
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Grid Integration
• Protection & Coordination Studies
• Power System Analysis
• Technical Documentation
• Project Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical dental and vision coverage STD and LTD HSA and FSA options and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Weichai America Corp. we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We make hiring decisions based on qualifications experience and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other protected status.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process please contact for accommodation requests.

Weichai America Corp. is a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to successfully complete a background check and any applicable pre-employment screening as part of the hiring process.