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Head of Electrical Systems
Jobot
Birmingham, UAE
Full Time
Director
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
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About the Role
We are seeking a Head of Electrical Systems to lead the development and execution of electrical systems for a hyperscale data center product platform. You will own the electrical system architecture, influence distribution strategy, and ensure systems are designed for manufacturability and repeatability.
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Electrical System ArchitecturePower DistributionNECNFPASwitchgearGenerators
Responsibilities
- Own the electrical system architecture and deployment strategy for a hyperscale infrastructure product line
- Influence electrical distribution strategy, panelization approaches, grounding systems, lighting integration, and mission critical interfaces
- Ensure electrical systems are designed for manufacturability, repeatability, cost efficiency, and field reliability
- Translate operational feedback from deployments into continuous product improvements
- Move system complexity out of field construction and into controlled design and manufacturing environments
- Partner with manufacturing engineering and supply chain teams to standardize components and optimize sourcing strategies
- Support takt based manufacturing processes by ensuring electrical scope integrates seamlessly into production workflows
- Work closely with product leadership, engineering teams, manufacturing, construction, and program management
- Align electrical system design with broader product and platform governance
- Build and lead a dedicated electrical team including Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Designer, Electrical Manufacturing SME, and Electrical Construction Lead
- Provide hands on leadership during early product deployments
- Implement feedback loops that improve reliability, reduce variability, and increase margins over time
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience working with commercial, industrial, or mission critical electrical systems
- Demonstrated ownership of electrical systems from design through deployment
- Experience managing electrical cost performance, budgets, or margin accountability
- Leadership experience across design, manufacturing integration, and construction execution
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, grounding and bonding requirements
- Experience with power distribution systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and utility coordination
- Ability to interpret electrical design documents, specifications, and one line diagrams
- Experience integrating commissioning considerations into design and construction processes
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Overview
- We are developing a repeatable building platform designed for deployment within hyperscale data center environments.
- This product line is expected to generate over $100M in annual revenue and scale significantly over the coming years.
- Electrical system performance, reliability, and cost discipline will be critical to the success of this initiative.
- This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of the electrical systems that support this product platform.
- Rather than supporting a single project, this position focuses on building a repeatable electrical system architecture that can be manufactured, deployed, and improved across multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the electrical system architecture and deployment strategy for a hyperscale infrastructure product line
- Influence electrical distribution strategy, panelization approaches, grounding systems, lighting integration, and mission critical interfaces
- Ensure electrical systems are designed for manufacturability, repeatability, cost efficiency, and field reliability
- Translate operational feedback from deployments into continuous product improvements
- Move system complexity out of field construction and into controlled design and manufacturing environments
- Partner with manufacturing engineering and supply chain teams to standardize components and optimize sourcing strategies
- Support takt based manufacturing processes by ensuring electrical scope integrates seamlessly into production workflows
- Work closely with product leadership, engineering teams, manufacturing, construction, and program management
- Align electrical system design with broader product and platform governance
- Build and lead a dedicated electrical team including Electrical Project Manager, Electrical Designer, Electrical Manufacturing SME, Electrical Construction Lead
- Provide hands on leadership during early product deployments
- Implement feedback loops that improve reliability, reduce variability, and increase margins over time
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience working with commercial, industrial, or mission critical electrical systems
- Demonstrated ownership of electrical systems from design through deployment
- Experience managing electrical cost performance, budgets, or margin accountability
- Leadership experience across design, manufacturing integration, and construction execution
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards including NEC, NFPA, grounding and bonding requirements
- Experience with power distribution systems including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and utility coordination
- Ability to interpret electrical design documents, specifications, and one line diagrams
- Experience integrating commissioning considerations into design and construction processes
- Data center or other mission critical infrastructure experience (preferred)
- Experience with prefabrication, modular construction, or repeatable product environments (preferred)
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or Master Electrician credentials (preferred)
Why join us?
- We offer the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance.
- We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.
Location
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Approximately 55–65% on site presence with periodic travel to active job sites.
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