Principal, System Architect (Pre-sales)

ABOUT THE ROLE
The System Architect – Electrical is the power distribution and electrical systems authority for assigned strategic accounts within the zone. This role owns the end-to-end electrical architecture for datacenter solutions, ranging from primary utility input through UPS systems, distribution, monitoring, to rack-level power delivery. As a core member of the account fighting unit, collaborating with the Key Account Manager and Segment Solution Architect, the role strengthens technical positioning and drives successful deal closure. The System Architect – Electrical is accountable for electrical solution quality, code compliance, technical standards adherence, and building deep customer credibility at the electrical engineering level.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Electrical System Design (Core Engineering)
Design complete electrical and power distribution systems for datacenter solutions:

• Primary electrical infrastructure: utility service entry, transformer sizing, switchgear selection
• UPS systems: topologies (2N, N+1, dual-bus), sizing for IT + cooling loads, battery runtime calculations, modular vs. monolithic
• Distribution architecture: primary/secondary distribution, PDU sizing, cable routing, voltage drop analysis
• Monitoring and control: BMS integration, UPS/PDU interfaces, SNMP/Modbus protocols, alarm/alerting configuration
• Grounding and bonding: single-point vs. multi-point, lightning/surge protection, rack-level grounding strategies
• AI DC electrical design: GPU cluster power profiles, CDU pump load integration, power sequencing for high-density racks
• Energy modeling: PUE contribution from electrical distribution, efficiency loss calculations, power factor optimization
• Compliance: IEC, IEEE, NEC/local codes, Uptime Institute Tier electrical requirements, EN 50600

Market Influence & Prescription

• Influence customer power architecture decisions during concept and design phases.
• Drive the specification of the company's Power Systems & Secure Power Solutions into consultant and customer design standards.
• Engage with design institutes, engineering consultants, and EPC organizations to promote the company's preferred architectures.

Customer & Consultant Engagement

• Lead electrical-scope technical discussions with customers; defend design decisions at engineer-to-engineer level
• Conduct electrical technical workshops with design consultants; embed the company's standards in RFP briefs
• Support EPC contractor engagement: design reviews, compliance clarifications, interface resolution
• Present power architecture and redundancy strategy to customer leadership and engineering teams
• Build and maintain direct technical relationships with customer electrical engineering and design teams

Fighting Unit & Bid Support

• Work as a core member of the account fighting unit: SSA (solution strategy), SAE-Electrical (power train), SAM-Mechanical (thermal train), Digital System architect and KAM (customer relationship)
• Co-design with System Architect – Mechanical: align electrical loads with cooling calculations, CDU pump loads, BMS integration points
• Submit qualifying bid designs through Principal Architect review; address technical feedback
• Participate in win/loss debrief reviews: capture electrical decisions for standards evolution
• Support solution integration: ensure power design is competitive, code compliant, and aligned with customer needs

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Expert-level competency is required across power distribution, UPS systems, and electrical compliance. This person must be the most technically credible voice in the room regarding electrical design (Hero Offers, MV/LV solutions, and grid expertise) when presenting to enterprise and hyperscaler engineering teams.

Core Technical Domains

• Primary Infrastructure: Utility service analysis, transformer selection (oil-filled, dry-type, k-factor), switchgear/MCC design, grounding systems
• UPS & Backup Power: Modular and monolithic UPS topologies, battery sizing and runtime, parallel UPS systems, static transfer switches, generator integration
• Distribution & PDUs: Primary/secondary distribution, rack PDU selection (metered, switched, smart), overcurrent protection coordination, voltage optimization
• Monitoring & Control: BMS/DCIM integration, SNMP/Modbus/BACnet protocols, real-time alerting, predictive maintenance capabilities, power quality monitoring
• Compliance & Standards: IEC, IEEE, NEC/local electrical codes, Uptime Institute Tier electrical criteria, EN 50600, fire protection integration
• AI DC: GPU power profiles (Nvidia, AMD), heterogeneous load management, power sequencing for dense racks, immersion cooling electrical considerations

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BE/BTech preferred)
• 8–14 years in datacenter electrical design, commissioning, or presales; minimum 5 years in Data Center environments
• Demonstrated design experience: UPS systems, distribution architecture, switchgear sizing, power redundancy (N, N+1, 2N)
• Experience producing SLDs, load calculations, cable schedules, equipment specifications
• Ability to present and defend electrical designs to customer electrical engineering teams
• Working knowledge of BMS/DCIM integration, SNMP/Modbus protocols, power monitoring systems
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and Uptime Institute Tier electrical requirements

Preferred / Advantageous

• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) certification – electrical module
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent national electrical licensing
• Direct AI DC experience: GPU cluster power profiles, heterogeneous load management
• Background with hyperscalers (AWS, Google, Meta, Microsoft) or Tier 1 consultants and Design Firms
• Presales or solutions engineering background

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