Data Centre Electrical Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Data Centre Electrical Engineer (AI): Designing and constructing greenfield, brownfield, and colocation data centres in Korea with an accent on high-density AI workloads and critical power infrastructure. Focus on MV distribution, UPS systems, and the integration of emerging technologies like liquid cooling.

Location: South Korea (requires site travel across the country)

Company

hirify.global is building a vertically integrated cloud for AI, owning the data centres, software, and applications that power the AI stack using sustainable technology.

What you will do

• Lead electrical designs for data centres to create coordinated construction documents.
• Drive R&D for emerging technologies, including liquid cooling and advanced monitoring.
• Define site utility requirements and collaborate with local utilities during site selection.
• Design critical infrastructure including MV systems, generators, UPS, and switchgear.
• Coordinate with regional vendors and local agencies to ensure IEC and jurisdictional compliance.
• Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility studies, and root cause analysis for system issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7-10+ years of experience in heavy industrial or commercial electrical design, including 5+ years in mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with high-density AI/HPC workloads.
• Strong understanding of regional electrical codes (IEC, NEC, CCC, etc.).
• Proficiency with modelling software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM.
• Ability to travel to sites across South Korea for reviews and audits.

Nice to have

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability.
• Emphasis on openness, transparency, and full-speed collaboration.
• Commitment to sustainability and long-term environmental impact.
• Equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion.