Hybrid Power Systems Controls Engineer for AI Data Centers

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

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Controls Engineer to support AI-enabled data center power systems, BESS integration, and grid interconnection studies. You will work with Jacobs’ regional and global teams, clients, utilities, and OEMs to model, design, and validate control architectures across feasibility through commissioning stages.

The role requires at least five years in BESS or power systems engineering, strong modeling skills in PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS E, and ETAP, and familiarity with industry

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in BESS, power systems engineering, grid integration, microgrids, or mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
• Direct experience with controls hierarchy and specifications of utility-scale plants, BESS sizing, performance assessment, and electrical integration.
• Hands-on power system and controls modeling using PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS E, ETAP or equivalent.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, IEC, NFPA, and interconnection requirements including UL 9540A.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to explain engineering decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define AI data center plant control hierarchy and establish functional specs and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with controls and inverter manufacturers on latest technologies.
• Develop integrated power system models on RMS/EMT platforms.
• Perform power system studies from BESS sizing to transients.
• Support commissioning through SIL/HIL testing, FAT/SAT, and efficiency testing.
• Deliver reports, manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Power systems engineering

BESS projects

Control systems modeling

SCADA/EMS knowledge

Analytical ability

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSS E

ETAP

RTDS

OPAL-RT

Typhoon HIL

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Power System Controls Engineer to support AI-enabled data center power systems, BESS integration, and grid interconnection studies. You will work with Jacobs’ regional and global teams, clients, utilities, and OEMs to model, design, and validate control architectures across feasibility through commissioning stages.

The role requires at least five years in BESS or power systems engineering, strong modeling skills in PSCAD/EMTDC, PSS E, and ETAP, and familiarity with industry