About Cipher Mining

We are an industrial-scale data center construction and operations company. We allocate data center opportunities between bitcoin mining and other high performance computing services, such as AI. We continue to develop our pipeline of power capacity at high quality data center sites, either for bitcoin mining or HPC. Our best-in-class management team leverages expertise from the technology, fintech, energy, and finance domains, as well as deep experience related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Summary

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate all electrical design disciplines and decisions across a portfolio of fast-track hyperscale data center projects.

This role is deeply embedded in project execution, responsible for reviewing detailed electrical designs, resolving complex technical issues, coordinating with contractors and utilities, and participating directly in project, vendor, and customer discussions.

Given the mission-critical nature of electrical systems in data centers, the ideal candidate has significant experience in both the design and operation of data centers, with a strong understanding of how design decisions impact construction, commissioning, reliability, and long-term operations.

Core Responsibilities

Electrical Design Leadership & Coordination

Lead all electrical engineering efforts across projects, including:
- Utility interconnections and substations
- Medium- and low-voltage power distribution
- Transformers, switchgear, and protection schemes
- Backup power systems (generators, UPS where applicable)
- Grounding, bonding, and life safety interfaces
Coordinate electrical design across:
- Concept
- Schematic
- Detailed design phases
Ensure alignment between electrical, mechanical, CSA, and technology systems

Drawing Review & Technical Oversight

Perform detailed reviews of:
- Electrical drawings, specifications, and calculations
- One-lines, load studies, and protection coordination
Identify and resolve:
- Design gaps
- Constructability issues
- Interface risks
Ensure designs reflect:
- Operational realities
- Commissioning and maintenance needs

Contractor, Utility & Vendor Engagement

Participate in:
- Design coordination meetings
- Contractor constructability reviews
- Utility and AHJ discussions
- Vendor technical reviews
Support field teams by:
- Responding to RFIs
- Reviewing submittals
- Supporting energization and commissioning efforts
Serve as a trusted technical interface with:
- Utilities
- Electrical contractors
- OEMs

External Consultant & EOR Management

Manage electrical Engineers of Record and specialty consultants
Review and approve deliverables for quality, completeness, and alignment with standards
Ensure external teams meet schedule and performance expectations

Standards, Reliability & Continuous Improvement

Support development and refinement of:
- Electrical design standards
- Reference architectures
- Redundancy and reliability philosophies
Incorporate lessons learned from:
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Operations
Balance standardization with site-specific and utility-driven requirements

What Success Looks Like

Electrical designs are robust, buildable, and scalable
Fewer electrical RFIs, changes, and field conflicts
Smooth utility coordination and energization
Commissioning proceeds without major rework
Electrical standards improve delivery speed and reliability

Required Experience & Qualifications

12–18+ years of experience in:
- Electrical engineering
- Mission-critical or industrial power systems
Significant experience with:
- Data center design and operations
- High-density power environments
Proven ability to review and coordinate:
- Complex electrical systems and drawings
Strong understanding of:
- Power distribution
- Protection and controls
- Codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
Ability to operate in fast-paced, lean environments

Strongly Preferred / Differentiators

Professional Engineering (PE) license (strongly preferred)
Direct experience with:
- HPC, AI/ML, or crypto data centers
Experience supporting:
- Utility interconnections and substations
Exposure to:
- Commissioning and operational turnover
Comfort interfacing directly with utilities, contractors, and customers

Benefits*

401K Retirement Plan with match
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
And other perks!

*Full Time Employees

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