Power Studies Engineer Critical Facilities

Gilder Search Group; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm is seeking a Power Studies Engineer in White Plains, NY or Remote. You will lead power systems studies, collaborating with engineering teams on critical data center projects. Ideal candidates will have 5-10+ years of electrical engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. Benefits include competitive salaries, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and innovation while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Licensed PE / EIT is a plus.
• Self-starter, able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead power systems studies focused on mission-critical data center industry.
• Mentor engineers and assist with training.
• Conduct power systems studies and produce reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Electrical topologies knowledge

Power-system simulation software proficiency

Electrical codes knowledge

Client-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

SKM

Easy Power

MS Office Suite

Job description

Power Studies Engineer – Critical Facilities – White Plains, NY / Remote

Our client is a leading engineering design and commissioning company with a national footprint. They specialize in MEP critical facilities and provide design, commissioning, consulting and management expertise. This opportunity offers exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation, competitive salaries and benefits.

This challenging role partners with all levels of engineering and design staff to develop power studies after design is complete. Projects focus on critical power systems for new data centers and expansions to existing data centers in the hyperscale and colocation markets. The candidate will use extensive electrical power distribution system knowledge and collaborate closely with leadership to complete power systems studies and deliver high‑quality results.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous in day‑to‑day work with high‑level instruction on projects or assignments.
• Execute and lead design teams and designs of complex scope, coordinating other personnel as needed.
• Mentor engineers, assist with training and development.
• Lead power systems studies focused on mission‑critical data center industry.
• Independently perform power system studies for mission‑critical data center projects.
• Evaluate equipment: assess capabilities, ratings, and conditions (transformers, circuit breakers, capacitors, etc.) and determine if equipment meets system requirements.
• Lead efforts: proposal development, training/mentoring, and development of standards/automations to improve deliverables.
• Conduct power systems studies and produce reports, including breaker settings tables, TCCs, and arc flash labels.
• Support studies: load flow studies, short‑circuit analysis, protection coordination, arc flash analysis, transient stability analysis.
• Develop proposals including project scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage time and resources for project design team.
• Identify potential project scope changes and develop strategies to mitigate cost and deadline impacts.
• QA/QC peer reviews for projects not assigned to the candidate’s own team.
• Optimize workflow and deliverables through templates, standards, autonomations.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar engineering field.
• Licensed PE / EIT a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical topologies associated with mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience designing electrical power systems for complex data center/mission‑critical facilities.
• Experience with protective devices: relays, circuit breakers, fuses and knowledge of their settings.
• Understanding of equipment ratings, capabilities, and conditions.
• SME of industry and safety standards related to power systems, especially arc‑flash hazards.
• Understanding of effects and requirements of adding new generation or loads to existing systems.
• Proficiency in power‑system simulation software: ETAP, PSS/E, SKM, Easy Power.
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Skilled at reviewing design drawings and equipment submittals.
• Perform code analysis & possess advanced knowledge of electrical codes.
• Analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
• Client‑facing experience, often serving as primary point of contact.
• Self‑starter, able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Effective communicator, oral and written.
• Proactive, resourceful, and a multitasker.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and on time.
• Previous military experience a huge plus.
• Minimal travel: 10–20 %

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits package, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V.