Fluidstack · 1 week ago
Electrical Engineer, Advanced Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expFluidstack is building the infrastructure for abundant intelligence and is seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on advanced engineering. The role involves owning the electrical architecture of a chiller platform for AI data centers, including responsibilities like power distribution design, grounding strategy development, and DC switchgear selection.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SemiconductorCloud ComputingSoftwareInformation TechnologyCloud StorageGenerative AIGPUMachine LearningPrivate Cloud
Responsibilities
Design the power distribution architecture, including power paths for compressors, EC condenser fans, chilled water pumps, and auxiliary systems
Develop grounding strategy for the system, including evaluation of various grounding topologies for DC fault isolation
Specify and select DC switchgear, circuit breakers, and high speed fuses for input protection and load branch protection
Lead protection coordination study to ensure selective tripping and fault isolation
Develop electrical single line diagrams and power distribution schematics
Specify DC-DC converters for control system for LV systems
Work with suppliers (ABB, Eaton, Schneider, Siemens) on DC switchgear selection and procurement
Create electrical panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules
Support UL certification efforts including NEC 480/690 compliance for DC electrical systems
Lead arc flash analysis and develop NFPA 70E compliance documentation
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, preferably with DC power distribution or power electronics
Strong understanding of DC power system design, including protection, grounding, and fault analysis
Experience with power system modeling and protection coordination studies
Familiarity with NEC requirements for DC systems (Articles 480, 690, 712)
Experience specifying and selecting switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective devices
Understanding of arc flash hazard analysis and NFPA 70E requirements
Hands on experience with electrical system commissioning and verification
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
Preferred
Experience with high-voltage DC systems (EV charging, data centers, solar/storage)
Background in variable frequency drives and motor control
Experience with UL 508A or UL 891 panel design and certification
Familiarity with Danfoss Turbocor or similar DC-input compressor platforms
PE license
Benefits
Total compensation may also include equity in the form of stock options.
We are committed to pay equity and transparency.
Company
Fluidstack
FluidStack is an AI cloud platform for frontier labs and startups.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$450MKey Investors
Seedcamp
2026-01-22Undisclosed· $450M
2025-06-01Undisclosed
2024-10-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary Wu
CEO, Co-Founder
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