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

As a part of the Engineering team, the Sr. Electrical Engineer will provide subject matter expertise on Electrical Engineering design (LV, MV, and HV), final engineering, and construction permitting of data center projects. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all electrical designs are optimized for efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards.

In addition to technical responsibilities, this individual will lead and develop a team of engineers, driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across projects.

Responsibilities

Create and manage Electrical Engineering design standards to set requirements for quality, presentation standards, and cost-effectiveness
Perform project design reviews at specific milestones throughout the final design process and coordinating other internal reviews and approvals by key stakeholders, as needed
Provide technical guidance on electrical systems design, including power distribution, backup power, grounding, and controls
Review and support RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and submittals
Provide technical review and guidance on equipment selection and approved vendor list
Support O&M team with technical knowledge and troubleshooting
Design and manage the data center white space, including rack layout, hot/cold containment, network infrastructure, branch circuit distribution, power requirements, cable pathways, and projected build phases.
Collaborate with colo providers and internal stakeholders to deliver project design criteria and develop Basis of Design.
Participate in the development of data center facilities requirements documentation.
Research and evaluate new designs, materials, and construction methods for data center electrical and mechanical equipment and related components.
Participate in project coordination meetings and clearly communicate necessary or recommended updates to project scheduling.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical engineers, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred); PE license a plus
8-12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably within data centers, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial/commercial projects
Strong understanding of electrical power systems, including distribution, backup power, and critical infrastructure
Experience reviewing designs, coordinating with external partners, and supporting construction or project delivery