Vice President, Data Center Power Systems & Infrastructure

AEC Consulting Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AEC Consulting Group seeks a Vice President to build and lead the Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure practice, overseeing technical delivery and client relationships for large-scale data center power systems in North America. This is a remote leadership role with significant travel to client sites and project offices.

The role requires 10+ years in power systems, experience with data centers or high-load facilities, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering.
• Direct experience supporting data centers, hyperscale facilities, large industrial loads, or other high-demand electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of transmission planning and utility interconnection processes.
• Hands-on experience performing or leading power system studies including load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability, and EMT analysis.
• Experience using industry-standard software such as PSS/E, PSCAD, PSLF, ETAP, TARA, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and long-term growth of the Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure practice.
• Establish technical standards, delivery processes, quality expectations, staffing plans, and long-term business strategy.
• Provide technical direction for complex engineering studies supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and other large electrical load facilities.
• Support projects including interconnection studies, load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability, EMT analysis, grid integration, and transmission planning.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of power systems engineers.
• Manage proposals, pricing, and major client initiatives with executive leadership.

Skills

Power systems

Leadership

Interconnection

Power studies

PSS/E/ETAP

Client relations

Travel ready

Education

Bachelor's in EE

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

PSLF

ETAP

TARA

Job description

Vice President, Power Systems, Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure

Location: HQ in Dallas/Fort Worth (Remote w/ Travel Considered for optimal candidate)

Help Build the Future of Data Center Power Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and hyperscale data centers are transforming the North American electric grid. Utilities, developers, and infrastructure owners are racing to deliver reliable power to some of the largest electrical loads ever connected to the transmission system.

Our client is at the forefront of that transformation.

They are a rapidly growing power systems engineering and consulting firm with a national reputation for solving complex transmission, interconnection, compliance, and grid integration challenges. Backed by significant financial investment and experiencing exceptional growth, they are expanding their leadership team with the addition of a Vice President to build and lead their Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure practice.

This is far more than another executive leadership role.

It is an opportunity to shape an entire business unit, influence company strategy, build a national engineering team, and become one of the leaders driving the next generation of large-load power infrastructure across North America.

If you\'ve built relationships within the data center industry, understand utility interconnection, and enjoy developing both people and business, we\'d welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

About the Opportunity

Our client has established itself as a trusted engineering partner for utilities, independent power producers, renewable energy developers, EPC firms, and other organizations operating within the electric power industry. As demand for data centers and other energy-intensive facilities continues to accelerate, they are making a significant investment in expanding their capabilities within this rapidly growing market.

The Vice President of Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure will lead that effort.

This individual will establish the vision for the practice, oversee technical delivery, recruit and mentor engineering talent, strengthen client relationships, and work alongside executive leadership to drive continued growth.

Although this is an executive leadership position, the ideal candidate remains technically engaged and understands the engineering challenges associated with large-load interconnection, transmission planning, and power system modeling.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Lead the development and long-term growth of the Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure practice.

Establish technical standards, delivery processes, quality expectations, staffing plans, and long-term business strategy while helping position the group as a recognized leader within the industry.

Technical Leadership

Provide technical direction for complex engineering studies supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and other large electrical load facilities.

Support projects involving:

• Large-load interconnection studies
• Load flow analysis
• Short circuit analysis
• Dynamic stability studies
• Electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis
• Grid integration
• Transmission planning
• Power system modeling

Remain engaged with technical teams while ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Client Development

Serve as a trusted advisor to some of the industry\'s largest power users, developers, utilities, and infrastructure organizations.

Develop long-term relationships with key stakeholders while identifying opportunities to expand existing partnerships and pursue new business.

Work closely with executive leadership on proposals, pursuit strategies, pricing, presentations, and major client initiatives.

Utility Coordination

Guide clients through utility interconnection processes while working collaboratively with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, and transmission providers throughout project development.

Provide strategic guidance related to transmission planning, utility coordination, and grid integration requirements.

Team Development

Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of power systems engineers.

Create an environment focused on technical excellence, collaboration, professional development, and long-term career growth.

Support both domestic and international engineering resources to deliver consistent, high-quality work across multiple projects.

Business Leadership

Contribute to the firm\'s overall strategic direction while helping expand one of its highest-growth service offerings.

Manage project performance, resource planning, utilization, profitability, and client satisfaction while supporting long-term organizational growth.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you\'ll have the opportunity to:

• Establish the firm\'s Data Centers & Critical Infrastructure practice as a recognized business unit.
• Expand relationships with hyperscale developers, colocation providers, utilities, and other strategic clients.
• Build and mentor a growing team of highly specialized power systems engineers.
• Deliver technically complex projects that strengthen the firm\'s reputation within the marketplace.
• Help shape the long-term strategy for one of the fastest-growing segments of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in power systems engineering.
• Direct experience supporting data centers, hyperscale facilities, large industrial loads, or other high-demand electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of transmission planning and utility interconnection processes.
• Hands-on experience performing or leading power system studies including load flow, short circuit, dynamic stability, and EMT analysis.
• Experience using industry-standard software such as PSS®E, PSCAD, PSLF, ETAP, TARA, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to 40%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems emphasis.
• Experience supporting battery energy storage systems (BESS), behind-the-meter generation, or distributed energy resources.
• Knowledge of NERC reliability standards and evolving grid compliance requirements.
• Existing relationships within the data center, utility, or power consulting industries.
• Previous experience building or expanding a consulting practice or technical business unit.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as IEEE, ESIG, 7x24 Exchange, or similar industry groups.

Why This Opportunity?

Build Something Meaningful

This isn\'t a role where you\'ll inherit an established department and simply maintain it. You\'ll have the opportunity to build, shape, and grow a practice with the full support of executive leadership and significant organizational investment.

Lead High-Impact Projects

Work alongside some of the industry\'s largest developers, utilities, and infrastructure organizations on projects helping define the future of power delivery for AI, cloud computing, and next-generation data centers.

Executive Visibility

Partner directly with senior leadership to influence company strategy, business development, recruiting, and long-term growth initiatives.

Long-Term Growth

Join an organization experiencing exceptional momentum within one of the fastest-growing sectors of the engineering industry, offering significant opportunities for professional advancement and long-term leadership.

Competitive Compensation

Our client offers a highly competitive executive compensation package that includes base salary, performance incentives, equity participation, and a comprehensive benefits program.