Data Center Power Generation and Microgrids Engineer
Core
Design and own behind-the-meter generation and storage architecture for large-scale AI data centers, ensuring reliable power delivery, ride-through capabilities, and grid interconnection compliance.
Role type
Senior IC power systems engineer (data center microgrids)
Builds
On-site generation fleets (gensets, turbines, fuel cells), battery energy storage systems, and microgrid control layers for mission-critical AI compute facilities.
Domain
Data center infrastructure, power systems, microgrids, and energy storage
Required skills
Power generation system design, microgrid topology and control, battery energy storage sizing, grid interconnection studies, power quality analysis, vendor technical due diligence, commissioning and testing, regulatory compliance (NFPA, IEEE standards)
Preferred skills
Experience with reciprocating engines, gas turbines, and fuel cells; knowledge of SCADA and EPMS integration; familiarity with ISO/RTO processes
Technologies
SCADA, EPMS, UL 9540, IEEE 1547/2800, NFPA 37/110/54/30, ISO 8528-5
Responsibilities
Define generation and storage sizing strategies for data center load profiles; design microgrid operating modes including islanding and black-start; lead utility interconnection applications and power quality mitigation; conduct technical due diligence on generation and storage vendors; manage commissioning and acceptance testing of power systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
