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Scale Microgrids · 7 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer - Data Centers

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff

Scale Microgrids is redefining resilience with advanced microgrids that provide businesses with the power to adapt to energy challenges. The Senior Project Engineer will oversee the design and engineering of energy power distribution systems for data centers, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability.

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Hiring Manager
Marina Preece
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Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert, Scale’s accountable lead engineer for the design and engineering of energy power distribution systems for new data centers and retrofits, including electrical layouts, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, generators, PV, and BESS
Utilize your strong technical and communication skills to interface with all aspects of the business and customers
Work extensively with our execution (project management) team to deliver turn-key solutions for our customers within budget and per schedule
Oversee and manage consultants that perform load analysis, short-circuit studies, and reliability assessments to ensure optimal performance of electrical systems. Responsible for reviewing consultant deliverables for technical soundness, providing detailed feedback and guidance
Manage and actively participate in the development of detailed power system specifications, schematics, and diagrams for data center projects. Accountable for optimized power system designs for maximum efficiency, scalability, and sustainability while minimizing operational costs
Conduct risk assessments and reliability studies to identify potential points of failure and implement corrective actions to enhance system robustness. Develop and implement maintenance strategies and lifecycle management plans for power systems
Work with the development, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects to ensure the integration of the Microgrid is technically correct, practical, and cost-effective. This includes working with existing service entrance one-line drawings or creating new ones, to provide the best design interface for functionality and cost
Investigate the interconnection, which includes modifications to existing design concepts that apply to each site
Work with switchgear manufacturers and other OEMs to develop innovative designs and costing that are scalable to many jobs and customer sites. This includes working at voltage levels of 34.5kV, 23kV, 13.8kV, 4.16kV, 480V, and 208V, depending on site and system size
Provide significant input to the solar, battery, and generator designs to optimize performance, reliability, and sustainability for each customer site
Manage engineering consultants in the preparation of detailed engineering and construction drawings and specifications

Qualification

Power distribution systemsElectrical layoutsUPS systemsLoad analysisRisk assessmentsMicrogrid integrationConsultant managementSustainability strategiesTechnical communicationProject management

Required

Strong technical skills in energy power distribution systems design and engineering
Experience with electrical layouts, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, generators, PV, and BESS
Ability to interface with all aspects of the business and customers
Experience working with project management teams to deliver turn-key solutions
Experience overseeing and managing consultants for load analysis, short-circuit studies, and reliability assessments
Ability to develop detailed power system specifications, schematics, and diagrams
Experience conducting risk assessments and reliability studies
Ability to develop and implement maintenance strategies and lifecycle management plans for power systems
Experience working with development, execution, and commercial teams on specific projects
Ability to investigate interconnection modifications to existing design concepts
Experience working with switchgear manufacturers and other OEMs
Ability to provide significant input to solar, battery, and generator designs
Experience managing engineering consultants in the preparation of detailed engineering and construction drawings and specifications

Benefits

Medical benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
401K matching

Company

Scale Microgrids

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Scale Microgrids is a distributed clean energy and microgrid platform.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.scalemicrogrids.com

H1B Sponsorship

Scale Microgrids has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$950M
Key Investors
Foss And CompanyTruistWarburg Pincus
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $275M
2025-03-18Undisclosed
2025-03-18Debt Financing

Leadership Team

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Neil Maguire
Chief Technology Officer
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