Lambda · 1 month ago
Data Center Substation/Utility Engineering - Electrical
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $327K/yr
8+ years expLambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving a diverse range of customers. They are seeking a Data Center Substation/Utility Electrical Engineer to provide strategic and technical leadership for high-voltage substation and power generation programs across North America, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of complex power infrastructure projects.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterGPUMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight and governance for all HV substation designs (69kV–500kV), including bus configurations, breaker schemes, transformer sizing, reactive compensation, protection systems, SCADA integration, and grounding. Also provide guidance with large-scale diesel and natural gas generator plants (microgrid)
Possess a strong understanding of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewable resource integration (solar, fuel cells, etc.). Supporting site selection with powered land, as well as self-build infrastructure
Oversee the design and performance criteria for: Generator control systems, Load sharing, load shedding, and black start capabilities, Generator transient response and dynamic stability, Emissions systems (SCR, DEF, CO/NOx compliance), Utility parallel operation, Demand response and curtailment strategies
Determine technical standards for: Transmission interconnections and line tap arrangements, Relay protection and control philosophies, Metering schemes and revenue-quality instrumentation, Insulation coordination and equipment BIL requirements, Substation communication protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus), Arc-flash, fault current, and short-circuit design considerations
Lead the review and approval of all major engineering deliverables, such as: One-line diagrams, Physical, Civil, and Protection & control schematics, Relay settings and coordination studies, HV switching, grounding, and lightning protection plans
Guide technical investigations and root-cause analysis for power system events, outages, and equipment failures
Establish and maintain relationships with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and transmission owners; lead interconnection negotiations and technical discussions
Oversee all aspects of utility interconnection from feasibility through energization, including: Load flow and stability studies, Short circuit and protection coordination, Transmission planning requirements, Interconnection application strategy and milestone tracking
Ensure that program decisions align with utility standards, NERC/FERC requirements, and state regulatory frameworks
Direct the execution of multiple HV substation and transmission projects, ensuring engineering integrity, equipment standardization, and construction quality
Oversee: EPC contractor selection (behind the meter or traditional utility interconnection), Factory acceptance testing (FAT) for HV equipment, Field acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for protection and control systems, Commissioning procedures and energization plans
Ensure long-lead equipment procurement strategies for transformers, breakers, relays, controls, GIS/AIS gear, and transmission structures
Provide executive and technical oversight for construction sequencing, clearance planning, switching coordination, and commissioning safety
Ensure adherence to construction standards related to: High-voltage safety and switching procedures, Transmission structure erection and conductor installation, Ground grid installation, testing, and validation, Relay testing (end-to-end, point-to-point, functional), Permitting
Resolve complex field issues with EPCs, utilities, and commissioning teams
Lead substation program standards, templates, modular designs, and equipment specifications to ensure repeatability and scale across core markets
Drive decision-making related to transformer sizing, redundancy (N-1, N+1), load growth, and grid capacity planning
Approve acceptance criteria for protective relay settings, verifying alignment with utility and internal standards
Orchestrate system modeling and analytical studies for AI load support (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, PSLF, PSS/E)
Provide executive reporting on technical risk, system reliability, NERC compliance impacts, and substation performance KPIs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
8+ years in HV substation, transmission engineering, EPC leadership, or power delivery program management. Power generation experience is a plus
Extensive knowledge of HV electrical systems
Understanding of utility interconnection processes, NERC requirements, RTO/ISO rules, and state regulatory protocols
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, multi-site, mission-critical HV infrastructure projects
Prior responsibility for technical approval of designs, engineering packages, relay settings, FAT/SAT, and energization
Preferred
Ability to translate highly technical concepts for executive audiences
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating EPC agreements, equipment contracts, and utility service arrangements
Excellent leadership, risk-management, and cross-functional communication skills
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents
Combination of PE, MS, PMP or PgMP preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Company
Lambda
Lambda is a cloud-based platform that provides high-performance GPU hardware and cloud infrastructure for AI model training and inference.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$3.19BKey Investors
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2025-11-18Series E· $1.5B
2025-08-19Debt Financing· $275M
2025-02-19Series D· $480M
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Stephen Balaban
Co-founder, CEO
Michael Balaban
Co-Founder / CTO
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