VP Data Centers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Access to proprietary tools and models

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a VP Data Centers for a power systems engineering organization to lead and scale a Data Center Engineering and Compliance practice, combining interconnection and power systems expertise with business development and regulatory acumen.

You will build senior client relationships with hyperscalers, utilities, EPC firms, and regulators, drive proposals, and mentor a high-performing team while traveling 25-35% to support project delivery and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master?s degree in Power Systems preferred.
• 10-15+ years of power systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting data centers, hyperscalers, or large-load interconnection projects.
• Deep knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex interconnection studies and analyses across ISO/RTO programs.
• Oversee large-load dynamic and EMT modeling for hyperscale centers.
• Direct NERC/FERC compliance activities and regulatory requirements.
• Develop technical solutions across generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Establish standards, peer reviews, and high-quality deliverables.
• Build commercial strategy including pricing, partnerships, and growth.
• Maintain senior relationships with hyperscalers, utilities, EPC firms, regulators.
• Lead proposal development and secure high-value engagements.
• Represent the organization at industry events and working groups.
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers.
• Establish hiring plans, delivery processes, and capacity planning.
• Partner with executives on strategic planning and practice growth.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Team building

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TSAT

PowerFactory

ASPEN

RTDS

Job description

MissionHires is seeking a VP Data Centers on behalf of a power systems engineering organization. This senior leader will build and scale a Data Center Engineering and Compliance practice, combining advanced large-load interconnection and power systems expertise with commercial strategy, client development, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. The role will support hyperscalers, utilities, EPC firms, and other critical infrastructure clients.

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, conduct peer reviews, and ensure the quality and consistency of engineering deliverables.
• Build and execute the practice's commercial strategy, including pricing, partnerships, market expansion, and revenue growth.
• Develop and maintain 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, conferences, 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Power Systems preferred.
• 10-15+ years of power systems engineering experience.
• Experience supporting data centers, hyperscalers, or other large-load interconnection projects.
• Demonstrated expertise with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, PSCAD, TSAT, PowerFactory, ASPEN, and RTDS.
• Proven experience leading system impact and facility studies across major ISOs and RTOs.
• Deep knowledge of NERC reliability standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of the full power value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, substations, and behind-the-meter systems.
• Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, and large infrastructure clients.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering services revenue and grow client relationships.
• Prior leadership, practice management, or senior team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and business development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25-35%.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $195,000-$215,000 annually, plus performance-based incentive compensation.
• Equity participation opportunity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Access to proprietary tools and advanced modeling resources.
• Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.