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Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.\nFounded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.\nSB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future-today.\nCome join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!\nTitle : Manager, HV Electrical Engineering\nBasic Function\nAs a member of the Engineering team, the HV Engineer / Sr. HV Engineer will own assigned HV/MV electrical engineering scope for large-scale AI data center projects, including HV substations, transmission lines, utility interconnections, MV distribution, protection and control, and onsite generation. The role will work closely with the HV Lead Engineer and project teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective electrical systems, while addressing utility/ISO requirements, large AI load characteristics, gas generation, BESS/UPS, and grid integration from concept through commissioning. \nResponsibilities: \nOwn assigned HV/MV electrical engineering scope for hyperscale AI data centers, including utility interconnections, transmission lines, substations, MV distribution, transformers, switchgear, protection and control, SCADA, and telecommunications, working under the direction of the HV Lead Engineer. \nTake ownership of the electrical design and engineering deliverables for high-capacity data center campuses, including utility service, HV substations, MV distribution, transformers, backup generation, BESS/UPS, and electrical distribution to the data center load. \nOwn the design and technical review of HV substations and utility interconnections, including substation one-lines, bus configurations, transformer sizing, breaker and switchgear selection, grounding, protection and control, metering, relay coordination, and SCADA/communications. \nOwn the engineering design and review of MV electrical systems from the substation to the data center, including MV feeders, switchgear, transformers, distribution topology, sectionalization, redundancy, and equipment sizing for large AI loads. \nTake responsibility for assigned transmission-line and utility interconnection engineering, including HV line routing, conductor selection, thermal and short-circuit requirements, insulation coordination, clearances, and utility/ISO interconnection requirements. \nDevelop and evaluate N+1, 2N, and other high-reliability electrical architectures for large AI data center loads, considering load growth, rapid load changes, scalability, and future campus expansion. \nOwn the technical evaluation of utility and ISO/RTO requirements for large AI data center loads, including interconnection requirements, power quality, voltage/frequency performance, fault ride-through, ramp-rate/load-change requirements, reactive power, power factor, harmonics, flicker, protection, and system stability. \nEvaluate the impact of AI load profiles, rapid load changes, and large load blocks on the utility grid and coordinate with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and system studies teams to develop appropriate mitigation strategies. \nOwn assigned electrical engineering scope for the integration of gas-fired generation, emergency/standby generation, microgrids, BESS/UPS, and other onsite power sources supporting data center reliability and grid requirements. \nReview generator electrical interfaces, generator step-up transformers, MV/HV interconnection, paralleling systems, protection, controls, synchronization, black start, islanding, load shedding, and operating modes. \nManage and technically review electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, transient stability, dynamic studies, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, power quality, grounding, and reliability/availability assessments. \nDevelop and maintain HV/MV electrical design standards and guidelines for data center projects, including equipment specifications, substation architectures, utility interconnection requirements, protection philosophies, redundancy, and commissioning requirements. \nProvide technical leadership within the assigned scope for equipment selection and vendor design reviews covering HV/MV transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, breakers, protection systems, generators, MV switchgear, UPS/BESS, and associated controls and communications. \nOwn the review and completion of electrical engineering deliverables from concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operation, including SLDs, equipment specifications, studies, protection settings, layouts, cable schedules, and construction drawings. \nCoordinate directly with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, EPCs, engineering consultants, OEMs, and data center customers to resolve technical issues and drive assigned electrical scope to completion. \nProvide technical direction to consultants and engineering partners within the assigned HV/MV scope and ensure deliverables meet project requirements, applicable codes, utility requirements, and SBE standards. \nSupport commissioning and energization of HV/MV systems, including substations, transmission infrastructure, protection and control systems, generators, MV distribution, and data center electrical systems. \n Qualifications/Requirements: \nMinimum of 5 years of professional experience in power systems engineering, with significant experience in HV substations, MV electrical distribution, transmission, utility interconnections, and large-scale power infrastructure. Experience with hyperscale data centers or other mission-critical facilities is strongly preferred. \nBSEE specializing in Power Systems or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; MS and PE license are a plus. \nDemonstrated experience owning engineering scope for HV substations, MV distribution systems, transmission lines, utility interconnections, transformers, switchgear, protection and control, SCADA, and telecommunications. \nStrong understanding of electrical infrastructure required to power large hyperscale and AI data center campuses, including utility service, HV substations, MV distribution, redundancy architectures, backup generation, and BESS/UPS. \nExperience working with utilities and ISO/RTO interconnection requirements for large electrical loads, including power quality, voltage and frequency, reactive power, power factor, harmonics, protection, stability, and load-ramping requirements associated with large AI loads. \nStrong knowledge of HV/MV electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, transient/dynamic stability, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, harmonics, power quality, and reliability/availability studies. \nStrong knowledge of substation protection and control, SCADA, communications, metering, relay coordination, and utility protection requirements. \nExperience developing and reviewing electrical one-lines, substation layouts, protection philosophies, equipment specifications, grounding designs, cable systems, and detailed engineering packages. \nExperience developing and implementing N+1, 2N, and other high-reliability electrical architectures for mission-critical facilities and large data center loads. \nExperience integrating utility power, gas generation, BESS/UPS, renewable generation, and other distributed energy resources into complex electrical systems. \nDemonstrated ability to take ownership of technical scope, drive engineering deliverables, coordinate multiple stakeholders, identify design issues, and bring complex electrical problems to resolution. \nAbility to provide technical direction to engineering consultants, EPCs, OEMs, and contractors while working closely with the HV Lead Engineer and broader project team. \nStrong engineering, technical communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions within assigned scope. \nAbility to multi-tasking and manage multiple concurrent projects and effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering, construction, operations, utility, and data center teams. \nStrong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office, and power system analysis software such as ETAP, Power Factory, SKM, PSS®E, PSCAD, or equivalent. \n Travel Requirements: The position requires up to 20% domestic and international travels. \nLocation-Redwood City, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Austin, TX.\n Base Pay -$140000- $165000\nThe pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks-while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.\nOur Health & Wellness Benefits\nAt SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:\n100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)\n401(k) with Company Match\nGenerous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays\n12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave\nLife, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)\nMental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)\nFlexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits\nMonthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data\nOptional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans\nDevice Purchase Support\nAt SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! \nSB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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