Principal Electrical Engineer – Power Systems

SCOPE:

Our client is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer responsible for product-level engineering of 800VDC power distribution and MV/LV systems for data center applications, from architecture through validation. Will serve as the primary technical interface between customers and U.S.- based power system manufacturers. The role ensures clear, aligned specifications and smooth execution from pre-award through commissioning. The position works cross-functionally to maintain a reliable, cost-effective supply base and ensure alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and compliance. Will also develop new manufacturers by assessing capabilities, defining roles and interfaces, and building scalable, long-term partnerships. This position collaborates with global stakeholders across Japan and the U.S. to align priorities, enable effective execution, and support our client’s long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of twelve (12) years of experience, including at least seven (7) years in power system design for MV and LV applications.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and Development

• Develop new technologies and architectures in support of 800VDC and MV/LV power systems
• Provide support for new IP review and submission
• Review the market for new technologies and assess their viability and applicability
• Define scope for new power systems, including interface points, responsibility split, and boundary conditions among customers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.
• Own design calculations and analysis packages (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, harmonics, transients/dynamic performance) and maintain traceability to requirements.

Customer & Specification Alignment

• Translate customer requirements into clear, complete, and supplier-facing specifications for new power systems.
• Handle technical inquiries from customers and suppliers, ensuring timely clarification and alignment at a system and interface level.
• Act as the primary technical interface with power system manufacturers throughout pre-award and post-award phases.
• Align scope, roles, and responsibilities for product delivery, clearly defining who is responsible for what and where interface boundaries are set.
• Drive contract, schedule, and milestone alignment to enable the timely procurement of long-lead items and protect the overall project critical path.
• Identify, engage, and screen alternative manufacturers to support opportunity development and future sourcing flexibility.
• Coordinate high-level specification, system configuration, and interface alignment during early project phases to support bid development and feasibility assessment.
• Support bid competitiveness by clarifying assumptions, exclusions, and system-level responsibilities, ensuring consistent and aligned proposal content.

Supplier Development & Supply Base Strengthening

• Support the identification, qualification, and development of power system manufacturers to build a robust, competitive, and scalable supply base.
• Promote vendor-agnostic system coordination, enabling projects to proceed with power systems without reliance on a single supplier or technical organization.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of specification processes, interface definition, and supplier collaboration models to support long-term business growth.
• Lead vendor design reviews and manage deviation/issue closure through corrective actions and design improvements.
• This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive, and an employee may be required to perform other relevant duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or equivalent experience

• Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience with at least seven (7) years of experience in power system design for MV and LV applications

• Comprehensive understanding of power system design. Ability to lead architecture development for new applications

• Strong analytical skills in product development for power equipment in MV and LV applications. This includes power rectifier, inverter, converter, and UPS applications.

• Experience with simulation tools such as PSPICE, Matlab, SIMPLIS, and Ansys for design modeling and verification

• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IBC, and IEC.

• Understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation methods

• Understanding of data center power architectures (UPS/BESS integration, redundancy, maintainability, commissioning/FAT/SAT).

• Ability to perform system studies, including arc flash and coordination analysis

• Ability to create electrical schematics, bills of material, calculation packages, and technical reports

• Ability to think creatively and identify new opportunities

• Ability to build strong relationships with clients

• Excellent leadership and communications skills

• Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders across multiple disciplines

• Interface with vendors to support detailed product development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in power system design for MV and LV applications
• Proven track record in developing new and innovative products, and seeing them to successful market entry
• Proven track record in project management, customer interface and support, and project testing and commissioning

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Travel: 25%
• Standard Monday through Friday work week. Weekend/late-night work if applicable.
• Lifting/physical requirements: Regularly required to sit for long periods, stand, walk, talk, and/or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching)
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 15 holidays
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture