Senior Data Center Power Systems Engineer

Core Group; Birmingham (AL); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Core Group is seeking a Senior Data Center Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electrical power systems for mission-critical data center infrastructure.

You will define power architecture, select major components like BESS, transformers, switchgear, and ensure performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost. This hands-on role requires collaboration with controls and mechanical teams and occasional on-site work with travel.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of electrical systems design experience.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC power systems.
• Experience with ETAP or SKM PowerTools.
• Experience designing medium- and low-voltage power systems.
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Knowledge of electrical protection principles and power distribution.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design complete electrical power system architectures for mission‑critical applications.
• Develop system‑level electrical designs based on customer requirements.
• Perform electrical load analysis, power calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Select and specify major electrical components, including BESS, Transformers, Switchgear.
• Evaluate power flow, efficiency, fault current, thermal loading, and overall system performance.
• Collaborate with controls and mechanical engineering teams to optimize integration.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and field commissioning.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership.
• Develop one‑line diagrams, specifications, and design calculations.
• Research emerging technologies in electrical power systems and energy infrastructure.

Conocimientos

AC power systems

DC power systems

Electrical load calculations

Equipment sizing

One-line diagrams

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

Descripción del empleo

Location

• Remote candidates considered with 30–50% travel.
• Travel may include customer site visits.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Power Systems Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced electrical power systems supporting mission‑critical applications, including next‑generation data center infrastructure.

This role is responsible for transforming product and solution requirements into complete electrical system solutions by defining power architecture, selecting major electrical components, and ensuring system performance, efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate understands how electrical power flows through a system and can confidently design around real‑world operating requirements. This includes sizing and selecting inverters, batteries, transformers, power distribution equipment, protection devices, and other major electrical components while balancing performance, safety, manufacturability, and cost.

This is a hands‑on engineering role where technical expertise directly influences product architecture and future technology development.

• Design complete electrical power system architectures for mission‑critical applications.
• Develop system‑level electrical designs based on customer requirements.
• Perform electrical load analysis, power calculations, and equipment sizing.
• Select and specify major electrical components, including:
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Transformers
• Switchgear and distribution equipment
• Cabling and interconnects
• Evaluate power flow, efficiency, fault current, thermal loading, and overall system performance.
• Collaborate with controls and mechanical engineering teams to optimize system integration and manufacturability.
• Support prototype development, testing, validation, and field commissioning.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical leadership.
• Develop one‑line diagrams, specifications, and design calculations.
• Research emerging technologies in electrical power systems and energy infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of electrical systems design experience.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC electrical power systems.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or equivalent software.
• Experience designing medium‑and low‑voltage power systems.
• Ability to perform electrical load calculations and equipment sizing.
• Knowledge of electrical protection principles and power distribution.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and one‑line diagrams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Data center and mission‑critical power infrastructure
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• UPS and power conversion systems
• Inverter‑based resources
• Generator and hybrid power systems
• Microgrids
• Renewable energy integration
• Industrial, utility, marine, or other critical‑power applications

Preferred candidates will also have experience with:

• Load flow, short‑circuit, arc flash, protection coordination, harmonic, grounding, and transient stability studies
• Integration of generators, UPS, BESS, transformers, and switchgear
• Factory and site acceptance testing
• Commissioning and troubleshooting
• Technical leadership on multidisciplinary engineering projects
• NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE, UL, and related industry standards.