Senior System Engineer - Data Center Solutions

Position Description: The Senior System Engineer will serve as the main technical resource for deployment readiness efforts on key data center use case solutions efforts during their initial period with the company. Eventually the role will transition for provide SME data center solution expertise during the project execution phase of an energy storage system project. From the design, integration, and commissioning phases of the project, the engineer will act as the bridge between FlexGen HybridOS controls, the project's assets, and the rest of the data center energy generation assets.

It is critical for the Senior System Engineer to operate with a high degree of self-sufficiency and take ownership of a wide range of engineering and project issues. To ensure successful project outcomes, they should fill the gap between engineering, software integration, and project execution.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Technical Project Lead
• Assist Director of Data Center Deployment on proof of concept activities for data center solutions. Activities will include provide technical support for in-lab and simulator testing.
• Provide technical expertise in achieving various data center roadmap activities.
• Develop standardized technical documents for contracting and execution utilization in association for
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned projects, from contracting through commissioning.
• Establish system engineering standards for data center BESS architectures, including BESS-UPS, back-to-back (B2B), power conditioner, and traditional BESS solutions.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based engineering roadmap addressing:
• Solution Technical Risks for Use-Cases: Response times, Ride-through capability, Reactor interactions, AI load smoothing, High-reliability system performance
• Schedule & Regulatory Risks: Long-lead components, ISO rule changes, Compliance requirements, Identify and mitigate single points of failure within system architectures.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned projects, from contracting through commissioning.
• Guide customer and EPC technical teams to ensure site design compatibility with FlexGen's software and project hardware
• Review and provide feedback on electrical single-line diagrams, layouts, conduit plans, and points lists
• Create communication network diagrams, control narratives, and test plans to ensure project control and telemetry requirements are met
• Drive technical issues in coordination meetings with customers, utilities, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of system integration issues during commissioning
• * Support Systems Integration and Alignment
• Translate project functional requirements into software and control configurations that align with FlexGen HybridOS platform
• Serve as a liaison between industry requirements and HybridOS capabilities, collaborating with the technology team to inform HybridOS features
• Manage the vendor on major equipment (battery, PCS) specifications and qualification
• Understand and support communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, DNP3) to ensure proper communication and control capabilities between different entities

Position Requirements

• Utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve overall performance
• Minimum of BS degree in engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of (6) years of work experience in the power system industry such as substation, power plant, or renewable energy
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and SCADA/control systems
• Understand three phase power system principles, such as short circuit protection, power system load analysis, voltage/frequency variance, and grid stability
• Technical communicator: Demonstrated ability to gather and comprehend large amounts of technical information, make decisions, and effectively disseminate conclusions with a variable range of stakeholders
• Organized and self-sufficient: ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Eligible to work in US without sponsorship
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

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To the extent permitted by law, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.