Senior Power Quality & Systems Engineer for Data Centers

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Senior Power Quality Engineer to shape the next generation of power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers and AI computing environments. This owner-side role focuses on power quality, generation integration, BESS, interconnection, and dynamic load analysis, directing engineering firms and consultants.

You will lead studies, review external deliverables, evaluate harmonics and transient stability, support interconnections and large-scale storage, and guide protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in power systems or energy infrastructure environments.
• Experience with interconnections, BESS, HV substations and large-scale systems.
• Familiar with ETAP, PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerWorld and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of power quality and power system studies.
• Review designs, calculations, and deliverables from external partners.
• Evaluate harmonics, transient stability, voltage performance and ride-through requirements.
• Support utility interconnections, behind-the-meter generation, and large-scale storage systems.
• Validate BESS sizing, inverter specifications, and mitigation strategies.
• Guide protection, relay coordination, load-shedding, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with utilities, OEMs, EPC firms, and stakeholders to ensure reliable performance.

Skills

Power quality

Power systems

BESS

Harmonics

Transient stability

Stakeholder communication

Generation interconnection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSS/E

PSCAD

PowerWorld

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Senior Power Quality Engineer to shape the next generation of power infrastructure for hyperscale data centers and AI computing environments. This owner-side role focuses on power quality, generation integration, BESS, interconnection, and dynamic load analysis, directing engineering firms and consultants.

You will lead studies, review external deliverables, evaluate harmonics and transient stability, support interconnections and large-scale storage, and guide protection