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Engineer, Power Electronics & Microgrid

Austin💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$225,000🗓 2026-06-13 → 2026-07-31

Core

Design, integrate, and validate power electronics and microgrid systems for off-grid AI data centers, ensuring grid-forming stability and compliance.

Role type

Senior IC power systems engineer (microgrid & power electronics)

Builds

Islanded, behind-the-meter microgrids with solar, BESS, and gas peakers for AI data centers

Domain

Renewable energy infrastructure, power systems engineering, microgrids

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

power systems engineering, grid-forming inverter architecture, BESS PCS integration, electrical single-line diagramming, power system studies (load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination), NEC/UL/NFPA 855 compliance, OEM technical engagement, commissioning test planning

Preferred skills

MSEE, hardware-in-the-loop validation, off-grid microgrid experience, high-growth startup culture

Technologies

AutoCAD Electrical, SKM, ETAP

Responsibilities

Create and maintain electrical single-line and three-line diagrams for islanded microgrids; specify and validate grid-forming inverters and BESS PCS; run islanded power-system studies; size conductors and switchgear for MV/LV and DC collection; coordinate with Engineer of Record for stamped packages; drive OEM technical engagement on PCS and controls; support permitting and commissioning testing

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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