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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Electrical Engineer, Data Centers - **Company:** CAM Integrated Solutions LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Distributed Systems, Uptime, Enterprise Data Management - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bb7f3d936839aa6a ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution. * Professional Engineer (PE) license required. * 15+ years of electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to mission-critical or data center environments. * Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and relevant data center design standards. * Proven experience with large-scale power systems (utility service through critical load distribution). * Expertise in power system modeling tools such as ETAP or SKM. * Demonstrated experience working with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center clients preferred. * Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills. * Ability to lead multiple fast-paced projects and influence technical direction across teams. Preferred Experience * Experience with the Four-Tier classification system developed by the Uptime Institute. * Familiarity with renewable integration, microgrids, or energy storage systems. * Experience supporting design-build or EPC project delivery. * Knowledge of modular data center and prefabricated power solutions. ## Description CAM Integrated Solutions (CAM) is launching a Data Center Division and is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader in the development and execution of mission-critical infrastructure projects. This role will be instrumental in shaping CAM's electrical engineering standards, supporting business development efforts, and delivering high-performance, resilient power systems for hyperscale and enterprise data center clients., The Principal Electrical Engineer will act as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class design, constructability, and reliability of electrical systems supporting mission critical operations., * Serve as the Electrical Technical Authority for data center projects, overseeing design, execution, and commissioning support of electrical systems. * Lead the design and review of medium and low voltage power distribution systems, including utility interconnection, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and distribution to critical loads. * Develop and implement design standards, specifications, and best practices tailored to mission-critical facilities. * Provide guidance on redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N, 2N+1, 3:2, 4:3, 6:5) and ensure alignment with uptime and reliability requirements. * Perform and review system studies including load flow, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis using tools such as ETAP or SKM. * Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated and constructible designs. * Engage directly with clients, acting as a trusted advisor during concept development, design reviews, and project execution. * Support business development by contributing to proposals, technical presentations, and client pursuits within the data center market. * Evaluate and coordinate with key vendors (UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, busway systems) to ensure optimal system performance and delivery. * Lead design reviews (30/60/90%), HAZOPs, and commissioning planning to ensure quality and compliance. * Mentor and develop electrical engineering staff, establishing CAM as a center of excellence in data center design. * Support fast-track project delivery models, including modular and prefabricated electrical solutions (E-Houses, skids, etc.). ## Related Videos - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Best Practices for AI-Assisted Development of Distributed Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100200-best-practices-for-ai-assisted-development-of-distributed-systems) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [AI Factories at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1139-ai-factories-at-scale) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) ## Related Articles - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)