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Power Systems Engineer

Become a Power Systems Engineer with Scale Microgrids in Ridgewood, NJ, or New York City. Design and optimize power systems for data centers, ensuring reliability and innovation. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and 401K matching.

Scale Microgrids

Company Overview

Scale Microgrids

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

2018

Business Model

Energy

Development and management of microgrid solutions

Energy sales, consulting services, and project financing

Locations & Geography

United States, Canada, and select regions in Europe

Company Culture

Their mission is to provide sustainable and reliable energy solutions through innovative microgrid technology.

They promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation.

They offer training programs and opportunities for professional growth.

Activities & Projects

They are currently working on several microgrid installations across the northeastern United States.

They have developed advanced energy management systems to optimize energy usage.

They focus on renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in all their projects.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings include energy analysts, project managers, and engineers.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Contact Information

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Careers at Scale Microgrids


Last updated on 2025-01-31 | Report an issue

We are looking for a sharp electrical engineer with a passion for designing robust power infrastructure for mission-critical environments like data centers. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data center infrastructure. You will leverage your deep expertise in electrical studies, power modeling, and renewable energy integration to drive innovation and ensure unparalleled reliability.

This a hybrid role based in our Ridgewood, NJ, or NYC (Union Square area) office.

Key responsibilities will include

  • Apply Your Expertise: Design, develop, and optimize power generation and distribution systems. Conduct load flow analyses, create and review electrical schematics, perform reliability assessments, and develop protection schemes.
  • Drive Innovation: Develop and implement plans for existing power generation technologies and evaluate new technologies while delivering up to five nines of reliability.
  • Shape our Power Analytics Roadmap: Define and implement solutions that enhance data center power quality and reliability through in-depth studies (load flow, transient capability, etc.) using tools like ETAP and PSCAD.
  • Ensure Operational Excellence: Inspect, test, maintain, and troubleshoot power systems and related equipment. Conduct fault analysis and supervise installation, commissioning, and field testing.
  • Lead HV/MV/LV Power Strategy: Integrate and coordinate power systems from the grid down to the block level, ensuring top-tier customer uptime.
  • Provide Technical Oversight: Provide subject matter expertise across the technical work of multi-discipline engineers and designers.
  • Collaborate and Communicate: Effectively work with internal and external teams on the design, build and compliance aspects of the project.
  • Ensure Quality and Compliance: Review and approve critical engineering drawings and calculations, adhering to relevant industry standards and codes (NEC, building codes).
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously update your knowledge of advancements in power systems engineering and new technologies.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • PE license is desired
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in microgrid or data center design and implementation, including renewable energy integration and energy storage systems
  • 5+ years of practical experience utilizing power system analysis software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, or similar)
  • 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering, with a strong focus on electrical studies, power modeling, and data center or other mission-critical environments
  • Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals: reliability, load flow, short circuits, harmonics, voltage regulation, transients, power factor, losses, etc.
  • In-depth knowledge of power generation and distribution systems
  • Understanding of electrical equipment redundancy levels for Data Centers
  • Experience with AI Data Center Power System design and analysis
  • Knowledge of UPS electrical design requirements for Data Centers
  • Understanding of Fault Tolerant design principles for Data Centers
  • Proven ability to create and review electrical schematics, blueprints, and layout drawings, AutoCAD experience required
  • Familiarity with industry standards, codes, and regulations (e.g., IEEE1547-2018, NEC 2020, NFPA 855)
  • Demonstrated experience conducting system reliability assessments
  • Skilled in fault analysis and developing effective protection schemes
  • Prefer candidates with knowledge of networking, SCADA and performance monitoring techniques
  • Prefer candidates with knowledge of communication/signaling protocols
  • Ability to interface effectively with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

This is a great opportunity to have a long-term impact on a fast-paced, private equity backed growth business. Some of the core virtues embraced by Scales’ employees include:

  • Do the Right Thing
  • Act Like an Owner
  • Hustle
  • Demand Results
  • Go Together
  • Evolve or Disappear

We offer a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program including medical benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and 401K matching.

About the role

April 15, 2025

Full Time

Company

April 15, 2025

Hybrid

Scale Microgrids

  •  New York, New York, United States
  •  Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States

3+ years in microgrid or data center design and implementation

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