Lead Power Systems Engineer, Data Centers

Team: BESS Delivery & Execution

Location: Tysons Corner, VA

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: remote

Salary:

Your Mission:

• Identify relevant design criteria for high availability power system supplying data centers.
• Define and own the overall power system architecture for data centers from utility point of interconnection through IT load.
• Design high-reliability substations aligned with Tier III / Tier IV reliability standards for up to 50MW data centers.
• Lead failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), short-circuit studies, coordination studies, and reliability assessments.
• Ensure systems are designed for maintainability without downtime, including concurrent maintenance strategies.
• Support black-start, islanded operation, and degraded-mode operating scenarios where applicable.
• Design on-site or co-located generation, including: diesel or gas turbine generators; Battery energy storage systems (BESS); Co-located or on-site photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Define control strategies for dispatch, load-shedding, islanding, resynchronization, and grid interaction.
• Coordinate integration of DERs with UPS systems, static switches, and data hall distribution.
• Lead technical engagement with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and interconnection authorities.
• Support interconnection studies, protection coordination with utility systems, and compliance with grid requirements.
• Interface with EPCs, OEMs, and equipment suppliers to ensure design intent is preserved through execution.
• Establish and maintain design standards, reference architectures, and technical guidelines across multiple sites or regions.
• Provide technical oversight during design reviews, FATs, SATs, commissioning, and energization.
• Support operational teams with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system upgrades over the asset lifecycle.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, commercial, and executive teams to align project goals.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering, Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in power system design for mission-critical, industrial, utility-scale, or data center environments.
• 3+ years of BESS or PV project experience, preferred.
• Experience with grid-interactive or grid-forming power systems, preferred.
• Familiarity with sustainability-driven power strategies (e.g., low-carbon generation, energy optimization), preferred.
• Familiarity in permitting processes with local authorities, preferred.
• Strong expertise in: high-reliability substations and MV/LV distribution; protection and control systems; generator and UPS systems; DER and microgrid architectures.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools (e.g., load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, arc-flash).
• Deep understanding of electrical codes, standards, and best practices applicable to data centers.
• Ability to operate as a technical authority across disciplines and stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive, engineering, and external audiences.
• Comfortable balancing reliability, cost, constructability, and scalability trade-offs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
• Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

Benefits of Powering the Future with Energy Vault:

• Annual bonus plan.
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• 401K employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
• 8-weeks for Paternity leave. 
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible time off plus sick leave.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.