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Senior Electrical Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$180K - $200K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Electrical Engineer
Riot Games
• Establish, maintain, and evolve electrical design standards, specifications, and approval criteria across the portfolio. • Serve as the primary technical reviewer and approver for electrical deliverables across all phase gates (DD, 30/60/90/IFC). • Define technical requirements for critical electrical equipment including UPS, generators, switchgear, and distribution systems. • Own the electrical Basis of Design (BoD) and ensure alignment across all active projects. • Review and approve consultant-produced packages ensuring compliance with internal standards and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local codes). • Oversee and validate arc flash, short circuit, and coordination study approaches and outputs. • Identify technical risks related to availability, redundancy strategy, protection coordination, and constructability; drive mitigation plans. • Ensure cross-discipline integration (mechanical, controls, structural) is addressed through design review. • Support selection and performance management of electrical consultants, EORs, and key vendors. • Lead technical alignment workshops to ensure external partners meet Riot’s requirements. • Review submittals and shop drawings; support resolution of design conflicts through construction. • Provide commissioning acceptance criteria inputs and review support for electrical systems. • Drive lessons learned capture and standards updates across the portfolio. • Provide executive-ready summaries of key technical decisions, risks, and tradeoffs when required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license strongly preferred
- 7+ years of electrical engineering experience; mission-critical/data center experience strongly preferred
- Expertise in medium/low voltage distribution, redundancy strategies, and protection coordination
- Experience with consultant oversight and technical approvals on large capital programs
- Familiarity with power analysis tooling (ETAP or SKM experience preferred)
- Strong technical writing, documentation discipline, and collaborative communication
- Ability to travel as needed for site evaluations and commissioning events.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $180,000-$200,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant.
- Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Includes a generous company match.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans.
- Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work.
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