VP Data Center Engineering & Compliance — Equity & Growth

MissionHires; United States; On-site; USD 195,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Equity participation

Paid time off

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a VP Data Centers to build and scale a Data Center Engineering and Compliance practice. The role combines advanced large-load interconnection and power systems expertise with commercial strategy, client development, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years in power systems, experience with PSS/E/PSCAD/TSAT, and a strong track record leading complex interconnection studies and compliance programs for hyperscalers and utilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 10–15+ years of power systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting data centers, hyperscalers, or large interconnection projects.
• Deep knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex interconnection studies including system impact, facility, stability, short-circuit and deliverability analyses.
• Oversee large-load dynamic and EMT modeling for hyperscale data center projects.
• Direct engineering and compliance activities related to NERC and FERC requirements.
• Develop technical solutions across generation, transmission, substations, distribution, and behind-the-meter systems.
• Establish technical standards, peer reviews, and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Build and execute the practice's commercial strategy including pricing, partnerships, market expansion, and revenue growth.
• Develop senior relationships with hyperscalers, utilities, EPC firms and regulatory stakeholders.
• Lead proposal development and secure high-value engineering engagements.
• Represent the organization at industry events and technical working groups.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of senior power systems engineers.
• Establish hiring plans, utilization models, project management standards, and delivery processes.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, capacity planning, and practice growth.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Leadership

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems

Tools

PSS/E

PSCAD

TSAT

PowerFactory

ASPEN

RTDS

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a VP Data Centers to build and scale a Data Center Engineering and Compliance practice. The role combines advanced large-load interconnection and power systems expertise with commercial strategy, client development, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years in power systems, experience with PSS/E/PSCAD/TSAT, and a strong track record leading complex interconnection studies and compliance programs for hyperscalers and utilities.