Electrical Lead - Data Centers
SB Energy · United States
Job Description
Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future. Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide. SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today. Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition! Basic Function The Electrical Lead is responsible for managing all electrical power infrastructure aspects of hyperscale data center projects from construction through commissioning and turnover. . This role ensures that electrical systems are designed, constructed, tested, and commissioned to meet performance requirements, project budgets, schedules, and long-term operational reliability. This individual works cross-functionally with internal teams, external design partners, and construction stakeholders to translate design intent into successful project execution. Responsibilities * Manage the electrical scope of work across multiple project phases, including concept design, basis of design, detailed design, construction, and closeout. * Coordinate with electrical engineers, utility providers, and Owner stakeholders to define power strategies including: medium- and low-voltage distribution, backup generation systems, UPS systems, and critical power architecture. * Review and comment on design deliverables to ensure compliance with Owner standards and tenant specific requirements. * Serve as the primary interface between internal teams and external electrical engineering consultants * Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, structural, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless system integration. Review and manage electrical submittals, RFIs, change orders, and field clarifications.
- Serve as the Owner’s on-site electrical representative during construction.
- Monitor electrical contractor performance for quality, safety, schedule, and
- Validate electrical pay applications and change order pricing.
- Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and procurement support
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5–10+ years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or
- Experience reviewing and coordinating with external engineering firms
- Experience delivering large-scale, mission-critical, industrial or data
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit &
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
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Details
| Company | SB Energy |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | full-time |
