Senior Power Systems Engineer, PE - Data Center

TECO-Westinghouse; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Round Rock, Texas is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer for power system design. You will develop one-line diagrams, perform load studies, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. A PE license in Texas is needed, or the ability to obtain it within 12 months. This role offers a chance to work on large-scale data centers and enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power system design.
• Hands-on experience with ETAP, SKM or similar analysis tools.
• Deep knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop system one-line diagrams and power flow concepts.
• Review and approve system studies, equipment selections, and key drawings.
• Support customer and internal design reviews; address technical questions.

Skills

Report writing

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Bias for action

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Summary

Leads concept development and one‑line designs for data center power distribution and protection from 480 V to 161 kV. Ensures safe, reliable, and code‑compliant power system architecture from utility interface down to IT loads. Provides PE stamp as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop system one‑line diagrams and power flow concepts
• Perform load studies, short‑circuit, arc‑flash and protection studies
• Define ratings, configurations, and protection schemes for high, medium and low voltage reclosures, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, busway, generator systems, and related equipment
• Provide technical direction and design criteria to Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for detailed design, ensuring consistency with the overall system concept
• Review and approve system studies, equipment selections, and key drawings to ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE standards, utility interconnection requirements, and customer specifications
• Develop and provide to purchasing detailed equipment specifications and work with Purchasing to review electrical equipment OEMs quotations and documentation
• Support customer and internal design reviews; present study results and address technical questions from EPCs, utilities, and AHJs
• Collaborate with Product Manager, Project Manager and Supply Chain to optimize system designs for performance, safety, cost, and constructability
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert during factory testing and commissioning, assisting with troubleshooting and design clarifications as needed
• Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 standards and compliance with Company affirmative action plan and Company safety procedures
• Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug‑free workplace is required
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other functions as required (non‑essential functions)

Scope, Purpose, and Frequency of Contact

The position requires daily contact with all levels of TWMC and customers, including Engineering, Marketing, Factory Operations, Supply Chain, Service, and Accounting.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from a four‑year college or university with five or more years of related work experience, or Master's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in power system design
• Hands‑on experience with ETAP, SKM or similar analysis tools
• Deep knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards
• Experience with large‑scale data centers preferred
• Familiarity with MV gear (5–38 kV), generator paralleling, and microgrid concepts preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or ability to obtain within 12 months

Skills and Abilities

• Write reports and correspondence
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Working knowledge of statistical tools
• Bias for action

Language Skills

The ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, repair specifications, test results, and technical journals. Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Communicate effectively in the presence of top management, customers, trade associations, and other public groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, algebra, permutations, calculus, and differential equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to identify a solution to a problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervision Received

General supervision will be provided. Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work effectively and take ownership of assigned projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually high.

Management Disclaimer

TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company’s (TWMC) Management reserves the right to revise, change or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time to meet business and organizational needs. This position description may not list all duties for this position. The incumbent in this position may be asked to perform other duties. This position description is not a contract for employment and either the incumbent or TWMC may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.