Electrical Systems Engineer
Job Description Job 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 generation 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 generation 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 generation 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 Description GTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies. Company Description GTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies.