Senior Power Systems Architect — Data Center of the Future

Schneider Electric; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include developing architectures from grid interface to IT load, modeling with ETAP/PSCAD/MATLAB, and leading proof-of-concept and field validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of power-systems experience in data centers, critical facilities, or utility systems.
• Proven experience developing power architectures, reference designs, or control concepts.
• Experience with simulation tools and laboratory or field testing.
• Familiarity with North American and international standards for power conversion and interconnection.

Responsibilities

• Translate trends into power-system requirements and technology-selection criteria.
• Develop architectures from grid interface to IT load, including MV/LV distribution, UPS, energy storage, and DC distribution.
• Model and simulate load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and dynamics using ETAP/PSCAD/MATLAB.
• Assess how dynamic AI loads affect utilities, generators, UPS, storage, and distribution equipment.
• Lead proof-of-concept builds and lab/field validation with test plans and acceptance criteria.
• Develop control strategies for load smoothing, peak shaving, ride-through, grid support, and microgrid operation.

Skills

Power systems

Data centers

Control concepts

Simulation tools

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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

Responsibilities include developing architectures from grid interface to IT load, modeling with ETAP/PSCAD/MATLAB, and leading proof-of-concept and field validation.