Thermal Systems Lead Engineer - Electrical Loop (Data Center)

Location: Virtual, based in Davidson, North Carolina, United States

Annual base salary: $95,700–$199,300

Company

hirify.global develops sustainable and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, transportation, and data center environments through brands including Trane and Thermo King.

What you will do

• Lead the integration and end-to-end design of electrical power systems for data center reference designs, from medium- and low-voltage switchgear through IT rack-level distribution.
• Design and validate integrated electrical and cooling systems, including racks, power distribution, CDUs, and chillers.
• Provide expertise on UPS systems, generators, PDUs, static transfer switches, and electrical power monitoring systems.
• Drive proof-of-concept projects and validation of new power architectures, including 800VDC.
• Address power transients from AI workloads, arc flash hazards, and coordination between IT and facilities teams.
• Develop partnerships with electrical equipment manufacturers, mentor engineers, and collaborate on optimizing system-level PUE.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience with a current focus on electrical and power systems for data centers.
• Significant experience designing power systems for data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with data center power standards and high-voltage DC trends.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment serving mission-critical customers.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs begin on day one for employees and their families.
• Family-building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption and surrogacy assistance.
• 401(k) match of up to 6% plus an additional 2% core contribution.
• Paid time off includes vacation days, paid holidays, floating holidays, sick leave, volunteer leave, and parental leave options.
• Educational and training programs, tuition assistance, and student debt support are available.