Microgrid Architect Lead, Power Generation
Core
Design and standardize gigawatt-scale islanded microgrids for AI data centers, ensuring rapid deployment and stability without utility support.
Role type
Lead Microgrid Architect (Power Generation)
Builds
Gigawatt-scale islanded grids, repeatable power blocks, and cluster units for compute facilities.
Domain
Power Generation, Grid Architecture, AI Infrastructure
Required skills
Islanded grid design, EMT modeling (PSCAD), grid-forming inverter control, system design basis creation, vendor study rejection, load shedding schemes, protection philosophy, phasing rules, field commissioning feedback.
Preferred skills
ERCOT market dynamics, GW-scale HV substation design (230kV+), Professional Engineer license, Toyota Production System, utility control room design.
Technologies
PSCAD, RMS, BESS, Inverters, Transformers, ITR
Responsibilities
Define system design basis (voltage, topology, grounding), treat power blocks as products to standardize designs, write internal grid codes and equipment specs, build models of record for stability studies, set protection and stability philosophy, manage phasing rules for safe energization, close the loop from field operations to design standards, hire and lead specialist engineers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
