Data Center Power Systems Controls Engineer (AI/BESS)

Power Technology; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

7 holidays + caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Power System Controls Engineer to support the planning, design, modeling, integration, and validation of data centre controls ecosystems including BESS and UPS for hyperscale facilities.

You will work with Jacobs’ teams to define specifications, operate BESS alongside utility supplies, and ensure interconnection and performance requirements across projects from feasibility to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with strong power systems, circuit theory, power electronics and controls.
• Five+ years of experience in BESS, power systems engineering, grid integration, microgrids or mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Direct experience with controls hierarchy, BESS sizing, performance assessment, and electrical integration.
• Hands-on power system and controls modelling using PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS/E, ETAP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define AI data centre plant control hierarchy and establish functional specifications and acceptance criteria for load swings, faults, trips, etc.
• Collaborate with controls/inverter manufacturers on latest technologies; develop integrated power system models.
• Perform power system studies from BESS sizing to transients; support SIL/HIL testing, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
• Prepare clear reports, manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and contribute to proposals.

Skills

BESS experience

Power systems engineering

Grid integration

Controls modelling

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration (PE/PEng)

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSS/E

ETAP

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Power System Controls Engineer to support the planning, design, modeling, integration, and validation of data centre controls ecosystems including BESS and UPS for hyperscale facilities.

You will work with Jacobs’ teams to define specifications, operate BESS alongside utility supplies, and ensure interconnection and performance requirements across projects from feasibility to commissioning.