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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Electrical Engineer in Spartanburg - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Spartanburg, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Cloud Services, Azure Machine Learning, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/data-center-electrical-engineer-spartanburg-30871003 ## About the Role * Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field ; equivalent experience will be considered * 8+ years of experience working with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, power , utilities, or other mission-critical environments * Strong hands-on knowledge of switchgear, UPS systems, generators, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and electrical distribution infrastructure * Experience supporting electrical operations in high-availability or 24/7 environments * Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, control logic diagrams, equipment drawings, and technical documentation * Strong understanding of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA standards, electrical safety practices, LOTO, arc-flash requirements, and energized work controls * Proven ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to operators, technicians, or maintenance personnel * Experience supporting switching operations, equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and incident response * Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm, clear, and decisive in high-pressure operational environments, * Experience in data center, hyperscale, HPC, semiconductor, utility, power plant, or large industrial environments * Familiarity with mission-critical operating models, including MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, CMMS workflows, and shift-based operations * Experience working around on-site , substations, generators, MV distribution, or integrated power systems * Exposure to SCADA, BMS, EPMS, DCIM, or other monitoring and control platforms * Electrical licensing, journeyman/master electrician credentials, NETA experience, or related electrical certifications Ideal Profile The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical operations leader who understands how to operate safely and effectively in a live mission-critical data center environment. This person brings strong technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams during routine operations, maintenance activities, abnormal conditions, and emergency response scenarios. ## Description Our client is seeking a Data Center Electrical Operations SME to serve as an on-site technical authority for electrical systems supporting a large-scale mission-critical infrastructure environment in Spartanburg, SC. This organization is building and operating advanced high-performance computing infrastructure designed to support GPU-intensive workloads, AI/ML platforms, research computing, simulation, and next- cloud services. The environment includes high-density compute infrastructure, critical electrical distribution systems, and integrated on-site power assets. The Data Center Electrical Operations SME will provide hands-on technical leadership across electrical operations, system reliability, equipment troubleshooting, procedure execution, and safety compliance. This individual will work closely with critical infrastructure operators, mechanical SMEs, controls teams, liquid cooling / hybrid space teams, and energy station personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operation of electrical systems across the site. This is a shift-based technical leadership role requiring strong experience with medium- and low-voltage power distribution, UPS systems, switchgear, generators, protective relays, electrical safety, and mission-critical operating procedures., Electrical Operations & Technical Oversight * Serve as the on-shift electrical SME for power distribution, UPS systems, switchgear, generators, and related electrical infrastructure * Provide real-time technical direction during switching, energization, restoration, troubleshooting, and abnormal operating conditions * Support safe and reliable operation of electrical systems across the data center, compute infrastructure, and associated power environments * Monitor electrical system performance, identify risks or anomalies, and help direct corrective actions * Maintain strong working knowledge of site single-line diagrams, electrical system architecture, protection schemes, and system interdependencies * Troubleshoot electrical faults, alarms, equipment issues, and operational deviations in coordination with controls, mechanical, and operations teams * Participate in root cause analysis following electrical incidents, outages, near misses, or abnormal system events * Support commissioning, acceptance testing, equipment startup, and turnover activities for new or modified systems Procedure Execution, Training & Operational Discipline * Mentor, train, and guide operators and technicians on electrical system operation, safety practices, and procedure execution * Support the development, review, and improvement of MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, LOTO plans, and electrical operating procedures * Help evaluate operator readiness, qualification standards, and skills development for electrical operations * Promote disciplined execution of approved procedures during maintenance, testing, switching, and emergency response activities * Identify gaps in existing procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen safety, reliability, and operational consistency Safety, Compliance & Risk Management * Enforce electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, and site-specific EHS policies * Serve as an on-shift resource for Lockout/Tagout, energized work permitting, arc-flash awareness, and proper electrical PPE usage * Support safe execution of maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and live electrical work activities * Promote a strong safety culture focused on accountability, procedural compliance, and risk mitigation * Escalate unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, or procedural deviations as appropriate Communication & Documentation * Act as a key electrical liaison between critical infrastructure operations, compute infrastructure, energy station teams, and site leadership * Ensure clear communication of electrical system status during shift handovers, maintenance windows, incidents, and operational transitions * Maintain accurate logs, equipment status updates, event documentation, and shift notes * Document lessons learned following electrical events, procedure gaps, or operational challenges * Provide recommendations to electrical leadership regarding reliability improvements, training needs, and operational enhancements ## Related Videos - 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