Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MARA is a global leader in digital asset compute, developing technologies and infrastructure to support blockchain operations and energy transformation. The Electrical Engineer – Data Centers will design, optimize, and standardize electrical systems across MARA’s data center portfolio, supporting projects from conception through procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. The role also involves cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, troubleshooting, and travel within the Americas.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead electrical design solutions using industry best practices and engineering expertise
- Provide technical electrical direction across multiple data center development projects throughout engineering, procurement, construction, and operations
- Design electrical systems, circuits, and components in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulations, and project specifications
- Lead the development and review of electrical drawings, dynamic models, coordination studies, arc-flash analyses, and related engineering deliverables from concept through as-built documentation
- Provide electrical design direction and technical support during the early phases of new data center development
- Review existing and vendor-provided designs and identify opportunities for efficiency, optimization, and value engineering
- Support procurement of long-lead electrical equipment and materials
- Develop technical specifications and bid packages for electrical equipment and systems
- Support technical evaluations, vendor selection, and procurement recommendations
- Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure electrical equipment and systems meet project requirements
- Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and associated systems
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout the project lifecycle
- Identify and help resolve electrical issues during construction, commissioning, and operations
- Work closely with construction managers and contractors to ensure electrical systems are properly integrated and executed
- Collaborate with contractors, architects, mechanical engineers, construction managers, and other multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs
- Communicate technical concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Support the development and standardization of electrical infrastructure across MARA's data center portfolio
- Stay current with emerging data center power, cooling, electrical infrastructure, and digital asset compute technologies
- Travel approximately 20–30%, primarily within the Americas
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- • 5+ years of electrical engineering experience , preferably with AI/HPC data centers, mission-critical facilities, or comparable infrastructure
- • Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and practices
- • Working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and applicable life-safety codes
- • Strong understanding of data center operations, power distribution, and cooling systems
- • Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical issues
- • Proficiency with CAD software and other relevant engineering and electrical design tools
- • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- • Willingness to travel approximately 20–30% within the Americas
- • Professional Engineer ( PE ) license
- • Direct experience with AI/HPC data center environments
- • Experience with electrical system coordination studies, arc-flash analysis, and power system modeling
- • Experience supporting electrical equipment procurement, commissioning, and startup
- • Experience with data center power optimization and infrastructure standardization
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative electrical infrastructure supporting the next generation of AI/HPC and digital asset compute
- Work on complex, high-impact projects while helping shape the design, standardization, and optimization of MARA’s global data center infrastructure
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