Power Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Pittsburgh is looking for an engineer to support customers in designing and optimizing electrical infrastructures. The role involves analyzing network performance, conducting simulations, and providing recommendations for optimization. Qualified candidates should have strong expertise in applied electrical networks, experience with Matlab/Simulink, and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively. A salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 is offered, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with applied electrical networks in complex environments such as data centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, airports, metro systems, and industrial sites.
• Ability to evaluate both technical performance and financial implications of infrastructure decisions.
• Strong expertise in cable design, network sizing, network simulation, and short-circuit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in the design, optimization, and management of electrical infrastructures.
• Analyze and improve network performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Conduct network simulations and short‑circuit studies.

Skills

Cable design

Network sizing and modeling

Network simulation

Short-circuit analysis

Customer-facing skills

Proficiency with Matlab / Simulink

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers in the design, optimization, and management of electrical infrastructures
• Analyze and improve network performance, reliability, and energy efficiency
• Perform cable design, network sizing, and system modeling
• Conduct network simulations and short‑circuit studies
• Provide both technical and cost‑related assessments of electrical systems
• Deliver actionable recommendations for infrastructure optimization and long‑term sustainability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience with applied electrical networks in complex environments such as:
• Data centers
• Semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Airports
• Metro systems
• Industrial sites
• Strong expertise in:
• Cable design
• Network sizing and modeling
• Network simulation
• Short‑circuit analysis
• Ability to evaluate both technical performance and financial implications of infrastructure decisions
• Strong customer‑facing skills with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
• Proficiency with Matlab / Simulink

Preferred Skills

• Experience in energy optimization and sustainability initiatives
• Background in power systems engineering or electrical infrastructure consulting
• Familiarity with industry standards and grid compliance requirements

Salary Range: $90,000-100,000 The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.