Senior Power Systems Lead - AI Data Centers (Remote)

root/edge; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Root Edge is hiring a Power Engineering Lead to own the electrical architecture for two behind-the-meter products, spanning from architecture to commissioning. You will lead the power systems team and drive integration of engines, switchgear, and storage for AI data centers.

This senior role reports to the founders, with a mix of remote work and SF-area travel. The role requires 5+ years in power systems engineering, strong knowledge of islanded and paralleled plants, and experience with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in power systems engineering for islanded or paralleled generator plants serving critical loads.
• Ownership of the full study set in ETAP, PSCAD, PowerFactory or SKM, including relay settings.
• Experience designing engines and inverter-based storage with grid-forming inverters and control integration.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical design of two behind-the-meter products from architecture through commissioning.
• Lead factory acceptance testing and site commissioning across the deployed fleet.
• Build and lead the power systems team from the ground up.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Islanded/parallel generator plants

Relay settings

Grid forming inverters

Control systems design

Education

MS or PhD in power systems or power electronics

PE license

Patents

Tools

ETAP

PSCAD

PowerFactory

SKM

IEEE/IEC/NERC standards

Job description

Root Edge is hiring a Power Engineering Lead to own the electrical architecture for two behind-the-meter products, spanning from architecture to commissioning. You will lead the power systems team and drive integration of engines, switchgear, and storage for AI data centers.

This senior role reports to the founders, with a mix of remote work and SF-area travel. The role requires 5+ years in power systems engineering, strong knowledge of islanded and paralleled plants, and experience with