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 Manager of Electrical Engineering 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 robust 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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