Senior Power Systems Architect – Data Center Innovation

Schneider Electric; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a Senior Systems Engineer-Power Systems to join our CTO Data Center of the Future Tech Explore team. You will lead exploration of next-generation data center power architectures, collaborating with divisions, customers, partners, and universities.

The role demands deep expertise in power systems and data centers, with responsibilities spanning grid interfaces, MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, and dynamic AI load considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, data centers, or utility systems.
• Experience with simulation tools and laboratory or field testing.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and lead global teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate power-system requirements and criteria for technology selection.
• Develop architectures from grid interface to IT load, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, power conversion, DC distribution.
• Model and simulate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, transient, harmonic, and stability performance using ETAP, PSCAD, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Assess how dynamic AI loads affect utilities, generators, UPS, storage, and distribution equipment.
• Lead PoC builds and laboratory or field validation, including test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Develop control strategies for load smoothing, peak shaving, ride-through, grid support, and microgrid operation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and suppliers; identify portfolio gaps and incubation opportunities.
• Capture results in technical reports, reference designs, white papers, and patents.
• Mentor engineers and represent Tech Explore at customer workshops, industry groups, conferences, and standards discussions.

Skills

Power systems

Data center experience

Simulation tools

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Schneider Electric in the United States seeks a Senior Systems Engineer-Power Systems to join our CTO Data Center of the Future Tech Explore team. You will lead exploration of next-generation data center power architectures, collaborating with divisions, customers, partners, and universities.

The role demands deep expertise in power systems and data centers, with responsibilities spanning grid interfaces, MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, and dynamic AI load considerations.