CareerPlan

Lead Engineer- Behind-the-Meter Power Infrastructure

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Act as AMD's technical client representative and validation lead for gas-to-power and behind-the-meter data center power projects, ensuring end-to-end power solutions are technically sound and schedule-realistic.

Role type

Senior IC power infrastructure technical lead

Builds

Gas-to-power and behind-the-meter data center power infrastructure

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Power systems / Data center support

Required skills

Gas supply and pipeline infrastructure validation, Reciprocating engine and turbine system review, BESS and grid-forming inverter assessment, Medium-voltage and high-voltage architecture review, Permitting and regulatory compliance evaluation, Project schedule and risk management

Preferred skills

Natural gas infrastructure expertise, Generator sizing and emissions control knowledge, Substation and protection coordination experience, Load-flow and dynamic stability study interpretation, EPC and utility stakeholder collaboration

Technologies

BESS, Grid-forming inverters, Switchgear, Transformers, Relays, Gas turbines, Reciprocating engines

Responsibilities

Validate full power chain from gas supply to data center load, Review generator and substation designs, Assess power quality and reliability requirements, Identify missing permits and construction risks, Define technical decision points for project readiness, Prepare executive briefings on project status

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC