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PowerSecure, Inc. · 2 months ago

Project Development Engineer (PDE) – Data Center Solutions

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PowerSecure, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers. The Project Development Engineer (PDE) serves as a technical resource for the Data Center Solutions team, focusing on system design and technical proposal development for mission-critical electrical infrastructure.

ElectronicsEnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop technical scopes, budgets, and conceptual designs during pre-sales development

Collaborate with Sales, Product Engineering, Construction Engineer or Outside Engineer of Record, Manufacturing, and Estimating to ensure project alignment

Prepare technical narratives, equipment selections, and basis-of-design documentation

Support customer and consultant engagement, including design review meetings and technical presentations

Review specifications, vendor submittals, and drawings for compliance

Provide post-sale technical support to Project Managers and field teams

Maintain familiarity with emerging technologies (liquid cooling, modular data centers, microgrids)

Travel occasionally to client sites and partner facilities (<10%)

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringData Center DesignAutoCADPower System StudiesMedium-voltage DistributionLow-voltage SwitchgearUPS SystemsNEC StandardsAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

5+ years of experience in data center, power generation, or critical infrastructure design, or as an electrical application/development engineer in related industries

Proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred), Revit, or similar design platforms

Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP tools

Ability to develop conceptual and schematic design packages (e.g., single-line diagrams, layouts, riser diagrams, PUE/energy models)

Strong understanding of data center electrical systems including: Medium-voltage distribution (5–38kV), Low-voltage switchgear, PDU, and RPP systems, UPS and battery energy storage systems, Standby generator and paralleling switchgear, Automatic transfer systems and mechanical interfaces

Familiarity with ASHRAE TC9.9, Uptime Institute tiers, and data center cooling topologies

Proficiency in NEC, IEEE, NFPA 70E, and IEC standards relevant to mission-critical environments

Working knowledge of power system studies (SKM, ETAP) — short circuit, coordination, arc flash

Ability to interpret specifications and drawings to define project scope, schedule, risk, and deliverables

Demonstrated skills in cost estimation, proposal development, and vendor technical evaluation

Strong strategic and analytical thinking, attention to detail, and process orientation

Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams

Passion for contributing to a fast-paced, high-growth engineering environment focused on energy resiliency and data center innovation

Preferred

Experience with utility coordination, interconnection studies, and redundancy design (N+1, 2N) a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage

Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan

Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)

Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account

Wellness Incentive Programs

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

PowerSecure, Inc.

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Founded in 1991

Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees