Lead Power Systems Engineer, Data Centers
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Lead Power Systems Engineer designing power architecture and systems for data centers at Energy Vault. Focused on reliability, integration, and innovative energy solutions across global projects.
Responsibilities:
- Identify relevant design criteria for high availability power system supplying data centers.
- Define and own the overall power system architecture for data centers from utility point of interconnection through IT load.
- Design high-reliability substations aligned with Tier III / Tier IV reliability standards for up to 50MW data centers.
- Lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and reliability assessments.
- Ensure systems are designed for maintainability without downtime, including concurrent maintenance strategies.
- Support black-start, islanded operation, and degraded-mode operating scenarios where applicable.
- Design on-site or co-located generation, including: diesel or gas turbine generators; Battery energy storage systems (BESS); Co-located or on-site photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Define control strategies for dispatch, load-shedding, islanding, resynchronization, and grid interaction.
- Coordinate integration of DERs with UPS systems, static switches, and data hall distribution.
- Lead technical engagement with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and interconnection authorities.
- Support interconnection studies, protection coordination with utility systems, and compliance with grid requirements.
- Interface with EPCs, OEMs, and equipment suppliers to ensure design intent is preserved through execution.
- Establish and maintain design standards, reference architectures, and technical guidelines across multiple sites or regions.
- Provide technical oversight during design reviews, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and energization.
- Support operational teams with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system upgrades over the asset lifecycle.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, commercial, and executive teams to align project goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering, Master’s preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in power system design for mission-critical, industrial, utility-scale, or data center environments.
- 3+ years of BESS or PV project experience, preferred.
- Experience with grid-interactive or grid-forming power systems, preferred.
- Familiarity with sustainability-driven power strategies (e.g., low-carbon generation, energy optimization), preferred.
- Familiarity in permitting processes with local authorities, preferred.
- Strong expertise in: high-reliability substations and MV/LV distribution; protection and control systems; generator and UPS systems; DER and microgrid architectures.
- Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash).
- Deep understanding of electrical codes, standards, and best practices applicable to data centers.
- Ability to operate as a technical authority across disciplines and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive, engineering, and external audiences.
- Comfortable balancing reliability, cost, constructability, and scalability trade-offs.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%
- Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
- A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
Benefits:
- Annual bonus plan.
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- 401K employer matching.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
- 8-weeks for Paternity leave.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Flexible time off plus sick leave.
- Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.
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