Electrical Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Electrical Systems Engineer

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Compensation: Base + Bonus

Overview

The Electrical Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mission-Critical serves as the on-site owner’s technical authority for electrical infrastructure supporting a High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its associated on-site power facilities.

This role is part of a five-person Electrical SME team operating on rotating shifts to ensure continuous expert oversight. Electrical SMEs work shoulder-to-shoulder with Critical Infrastructure Operators, Mechanical Systems SMEs, Hybrid Space (Liquid Cooling) SMEs, and Energy Station SMEs to deliver safe, reliable, and procedurally disciplined operations in a live, mission-critical environment.

Electrical SMEs are fully qualified to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, UPS infrastructure, switchgear, and interfaces with and power plant systems. The role requires deep technical expertise, calm decision-making in live environments, and strong leadership presence on shift.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Authority & Operations

Serve as the on-shift electrical authority for all power distribution, UPS, generator, and switchgear systems supporting the HPCC

Provide real-time technical guidance during switching, energization, restoration, and abnormal operating conditions

Coordinate closely with contracted operators to ensure safe and reliable electrical operations across data center, compute, and energy environments

Maintain expert-level knowledge of site single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and system interdependencies

System Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Continuously monitor electrical system health and performance, identifying anomalies and operational risk

Troubleshoot electrical faults, alarms, and abnormal conditions in coordination with Controls, Mechanical, and Energy teams

Participate in root cause analyses following electrical events or system disruptions

Support commissioning, acceptance testing, and equipment start-up activities

Safety, Compliance & Procedures

Serve as on-shift authority for Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energized work permitting, and arc-flash PPE compliance

Enforce adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and owner-specific EHS standards

Promote a culture of safety, procedural discipline, and accountability across all shifts

Participate in the development, review, and refinement of operating procedures and LOTO plans

Training, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

Mentor and train operators and maintenance personnel on electrical systems, safety practices, and procedures

Support operator qualification programs and skills assessments

Ensure accurate shift logs, equipment status updates, and event documentation

Identify procedural gaps or improvement opportunities and escalate recommendations to the Electrical Department Manager

Contribute to lessons-learned documentation following events or deviations

Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the primary electrical liaison between Critical Infrastructure, Compute Infrastructure, and Energy Station teams

Ensure clear communication of electrical system status during shift handovers and operational transitions

Required Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

Minimum of 8 years supporting medium- and low-voltage electrical systems in mission-critical data centers, industrial facilities, or power environments

Strong hands-on experience with switchgear, UPS systems, generators, protective relays, and power distribution infrastructure

Demonstrated ability to mentor and train operators or technicians in electrical safety and operations

Thorough knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and best practices for critical electrical environments

Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and control logic

Strong communication skills and situational awareness in live, high-availability operating environments

Company DescriptionWho We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next- recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.

What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.

What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.

Why People Want It
Our valueCompany DescriptionWho We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next- recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value