Electrical Engineer at Limiting Factor Group in Palo Alto, CA

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. The Electrical Engineer designs and supports the electrical power systems for our data center and power generation sites, from the HV/MV utility connection to the LV equipment. Power is the core of a data center: it sets how much capacity a site can have and how reliably it runs.

You will work on new site designs, expansions and upgrades, and you will stay involved through design, construction, testing and handover to the operations team.

What you will do

• Design and review medium- and low-voltage power distribution: substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, BESS, UPS systems, power distribution units and busway.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, load calculations, and short-circuit, coordination and arc flash studies.
• Write equipment specifications and review supplier submittals.
• Work with local utilities on interconnection and service capacity.
• Manage outside electrical design firms and review their work.
• Support construction, factory and site acceptance testing, and commissioning.
• Investigate electrical faults and support Facility Operations after handover.
• Make sure designs comply with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70E.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 or more years designing power systems for data centers, industrial plants or other critical facilities.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E and relevant IEEE standards.
• Experience with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM or EasyPower.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license with an experience working as an Engineer of Record (EOR)
• High- and Medium-voltage and utility interconnection experience.
• On-site generation experience, including renewable energy
• Experience in commissioning data center electrical systems.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations
• Office-based
• Frequent travel to construction and operating sites

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $210,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at LFG. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of LFG's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to admin@lfgroup.si