Senior Power Systems Engineer - Microgrids & R&D (Hybrid)

Fluidstack; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluidstack seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead the electrical design for high-scale power projects, including generation, microgrids, and storage systems. You will oversee generator interconnections, interconnection studies, and protection coordination across campus-scale deployments.

Travel up to 25% is expected; a hybrid work model is offered with a preference for Austin, TX, though other locations may be considered for the right role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering for power generation, microgrids, or utility-scale storage.
• Experience with generator interconnections and power system studies.
• Experience with islanded operation and protection and stability.
• Experience integrating inverter-based resources with rotating machines.
• Willingness to travel: 25% or more.
• Hybrid model preferred (Austin, TX) but open to other locations.

Responsibilities

• Engineer the electrical side of behind-the-meter generation: collection, interconnection, and integration with the data center.
• Design the electrical balance of plant: generator connections, transformers, and switchgear for fast-build plants.
• Run studies for islanded and grid-parallel operation: stability, grounding, and protection coordination.
• Integrate storage and generation electrically into one controllable campus system.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power generation

Microgrids

Generator interconnection

Protection coordination

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

Job description

Fluidstack seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead the electrical design for high-scale power projects, including generation, microgrids, and storage systems. You will oversee generator interconnections, interconnection studies, and protection coordination across campus-scale deployments.

Travel up to 25% is expected; a hybrid work model is offered with a preference for Austin, TX, though other locations may be considered for the right role.