High Voltage Physical Design Engineer

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Under the guidance of an engineering manager or field service manager, act as a team design application engineer and regular field implementation. As a fully competent engineer the primary goal of the Physical Design Engineer is to apply sound and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments in related fields and to develop broad multi-task, HV Substation experience to effectively manage medium to large sized EPC projects. 

Some of the responsibilities you can expect include the following:

• Independently make decisions regarding engineering problems and methods.


• Utilizing intuition and innovation independently solve design problems.


• Instill a professional image with all dealings with Hut 8 clients, as well as interpersonal relationships with team members. Provide encouragement, insight, mentoring and challenge to team members under your supervision.


• Utilizing advanced techniques, precepts and practices of the engineering field and related sciences and disciplines, independently carry out engineering assignments based on the International Electrical Codes (IEC) as well as American National Standards Institute (ANSI).


• Coordinate QA/QC design reviews as well as final sign-off of documents issued for procurement and construction.


• Develop the detailed design documents, including but not limited to, General Arrangements, Sectional Elevations, Installation Details, Conduit & Grounding Layouts and Details, Foundation and Steel Design.


• Perform lightning, lighting, and bus calculations.


• Generate specifications and BOMs of substation equipment for pricing and procurement.


• Travel to the project site required. 

ABOUT YOU

• BSEE or BSCE with minimum 5 years’ experience in High Voltage Engineering, or an M .S. degree in engineering with sufficient experience required for advancement as determined by management, or a combination of applicable education and experience as determined by management; professional registration or expectation of achieving professional registration within a specified time period.


• While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time; occasionally lift a maximum of 20 pounds; specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.


• FLSA STATUS: Exempt.

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is on-site with travel to our various Data Center locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to  perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.

At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to:

▶ Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting

▶ Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government

▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team

▶ Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure