Senior Field Superintendent - Electrical
Applied Digital, Alexandria, LA, United States
Position Summary
The
Senior Electrical Superintendent
serves as the technical authority for electrical engineering design across Applied Digital’s Data Center portfolio. This role is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously improving electrical design standards, performing rigorous design reviews, and ensuring that all electrical systems meet Applied Digital’s requirements for safety, reliability, scalability, constructability, and long-term operability.
This position is not a day-to-day production design role. Instead, it acts as the owner of electrical design intent, providing technical oversight and approval of designs developed by external engineering firms, EPC partners, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Design Authority & Governance
Act as the primary electrical design authority for Applied Digital Data Center projects.
Own and maintain electrical design standards, basis of design (BOD) templates, and reference architectures.
Define design requirements for medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems, grounding and bonding, protection schemes, and redundancy philosophies.
Approve deviations from established electrical standards and document technical justifications.
Design Review & Technical Oversight
Perform detailed reviews of electrical design deliverables at all project phases (concept, schematic, design development, IFC).
Evaluate designs produced by third-party engineering firms, EPCs, and equipment vendors for compliance with Applied Digital standards, codes, and best practices.
Identify design risks related to safety, constructability, maintainability, and operational reliability.
Provide clear, actionable review comments and participate in resolution of design issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Mechanical, Controls, Network, and Architectural SMEs to ensure coordinated, integrated Data Center designs.
Support Construction and Commissioning teams by resolving design-related questions, RFIs, and field-driven design clarifications.
Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure designs align with real-world operational needs and maintenance strategies.
Codes, Standards & Compliance
Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, NESC, UL, local AHJs, etc.).
Serve as a technical resource during AHJ interactions, utility coordination, and third-party peer reviews.
Stay current on emerging technologies, codes, and industry trends relevant to hyperscale and high-density Data Centers.
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Incorporate lessons learned from construction and operations back into electrical design standards.
Support long-term Data Center platform strategy, including scalability for AI, HPC, and high-density computing loads.
Contribute to executive-level technical decision-making and capital planning discussions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to Data Center or mission-critical facility design.
Deep expertise in Data Center electrical systems, including:
Utility interconnections and substations
UPS systems and battery technologies
Generators and paralleling switchgear
Low-voltage distribution and branch circuitry
Grounding, bonding, and protection systems
Proven experience reviewing and governing third-party engineering designs.
Strong understanding of constructability, commissioning, and operational impacts of design decisions.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting hyperscale, AI, or high-density Data Center environments.
Experience working directly with EPC firms, utilities, and AHJs.
Familiarity with international codes and standards for global Data Center deployments.
Physical Requirements Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.
Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.
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Senior Electrical Superintendent
serves as the technical authority for electrical engineering design across Applied Digital’s Data Center portfolio. This role is responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously improving electrical design standards, performing rigorous design reviews, and ensuring that all electrical systems meet Applied Digital’s requirements for safety, reliability, scalability, constructability, and long-term operability.
This position is not a day-to-day production design role. Instead, it acts as the owner of electrical design intent, providing technical oversight and approval of designs developed by external engineering firms, EPC partners, and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Design Authority & Governance
Act as the primary electrical design authority for Applied Digital Data Center projects.
Own and maintain electrical design standards, basis of design (BOD) templates, and reference architectures.
Define design requirements for medium-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems, grounding and bonding, protection schemes, and redundancy philosophies.
Approve deviations from established electrical standards and document technical justifications.
Design Review & Technical Oversight
Perform detailed reviews of electrical design deliverables at all project phases (concept, schematic, design development, IFC).
Evaluate designs produced by third-party engineering firms, EPCs, and equipment vendors for compliance with Applied Digital standards, codes, and best practices.
Identify design risks related to safety, constructability, maintainability, and operational reliability.
Provide clear, actionable review comments and participate in resolution of design issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Mechanical, Controls, Network, and Architectural SMEs to ensure coordinated, integrated Data Center designs.
Support Construction and Commissioning teams by resolving design-related questions, RFIs, and field-driven design clarifications.
Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure designs align with real-world operational needs and maintenance strategies.
Codes, Standards & Compliance
Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, NESC, UL, local AHJs, etc.).
Serve as a technical resource during AHJ interactions, utility coordination, and third-party peer reviews.
Stay current on emerging technologies, codes, and industry trends relevant to hyperscale and high-density Data Centers.
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Incorporate lessons learned from construction and operations back into electrical design standards.
Support long-term Data Center platform strategy, including scalability for AI, HPC, and high-density computing loads.
Contribute to executive-level technical decision-making and capital planning discussions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
8+ years of progressive electrical engineering experience, with significant exposure to Data Center or mission-critical facility design.
Deep expertise in Data Center electrical systems, including:
Utility interconnections and substations
UPS systems and battery technologies
Generators and paralleling switchgear
Low-voltage distribution and branch circuitry
Grounding, bonding, and protection systems
Proven experience reviewing and governing third-party engineering designs.
Strong understanding of constructability, commissioning, and operational impacts of design decisions.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting hyperscale, AI, or high-density Data Center environments.
Experience working directly with EPC firms, utilities, and AHJs.
Familiarity with international codes and standards for global Data Center deployments.
Physical Requirements Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.
Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.
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