Senior Power Systems Engineer, PE - Data Center

TECO Westinghouse•Round Rock, TX

19d

About The Position

Leads concept development and one-line designs for data center power distribution and protection from 480 v to 161 kV. Ensures safe, reliable, and code compliant power system architecture from utility interface down to IT loads. Provides PE stamp as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering with five or more years of related work experience, or Master’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in power system design
Hands on experience with ETAP, SKM or similar analysis tools
Deep knowledge of NEC, IEEE standards
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or ability to obtain within 12 months
Write reports and correspondence
Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Working knowledge of statistical tools
Bias for action
The ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, repair specifications, test results, and technical journals. Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Communicate effectively in the presence of top management, customers, trade associations, and other public groups.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, algebra, permutations, calculus, and differential equations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to Identify a solution to a problem involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large scale data centers preferred
Familiarity with MV gear (5–38 kV), generator paralleling, and microgrid concepts preferred

Responsibilities

Develop system one line diagrams and power flow concepts
Perform load studies, short circuit, arc flash and protection studies
Define ratings, configurations, and protection schemes for High Voltage, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage reclosures, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, busway, generator systems, and related equipment
Provide technical direction and design criteria to Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for detailed design, ensuring consistency with the overall system concept
Review and approve system studies, equipment selections, and key drawings to ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE standards, utility interconnection requirements, and customer specifications
Develop and provide to purchasing detailed equipment specifications and work with Purchasing to review electrical equipment OEMs quotations and did documents
Support customer and internal design reviews; present study results and address technical questions from EPCs, utilities, and AHJs
Collaborate with Product Manager, Project Manager, and Supply Chain to optimize system designs for performance, safety, cost, and constructability
Serve as a subject matter expert during factory testing and commissioning, assisting with troubleshooting and design clarifications as needed
Compliance with all Company policies is required, including adherence to Company ISO 9001 Standards and compliance with Company Affirmative Action Plan and Company Safety procedures
Compliance with applicable Company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Other functions as required (non-essential functions)