Verrus · 18 hours ago
Data Center Electrical Engineer - Power Systems
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expVerrus is a developer of next generation, greenfield hyperscale data centers, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer focused on power system aspects of their novel data center design. The role involves modeling power systems, testing and validating designs, overseeing equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and safety.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Create and maintain detailed models of electrical single lines and layouts in power system simulators that will help analyze scenarios like AI/ML fluctuations, faults on the MV system etc
Perform short-circuit, fault analysis, protection and coordination, and arc flash studies (using appropriate tools such as ETAP or SKM) to ensure system safety and reliability for grid connected and off grid operation modes
Develop innovative experimental platforms for validating aspects of the design such as protection and coordination schemes in the Verrus lab
Act as the internal resource for medium and low-voltage switchgear, relays, LV breakers, ATS, PQMs, and standby diesel generators
Support the Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities for the power system for new facility builds
Work with the controls engineers to analyze impact of SOOs on the data center power system and recommend changes for handling contingencies such as electrical faults, loss of communication to a relay, inoperable breaker, etc
Work with the software and network engineering team at Verrus for integration of critical electrical equipment into the facilities network and building SCADA
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field
5+ years in power systems engineering, specifically within mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, or semiconductor fabs)
Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or PSSE
Designing and implementing protection schemes using digital relays and breakers
Ability to translate complex electrical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+/3+ years in power systems engineering, specifically within mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, or semiconductor fabs)
Designed and implemented IEC 61850 (sampled values, GOOSE, MMS) based electrical protection systems on industry-standard relay hardware (SEL, Siemens etc)
Prior experience on power system aspects of distributed energy resources integration such as BESS, PV etc for microgrid projects (IEEE 1547, 2800, 2030.7)
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Equity
General health benefits
Paid time off
Company
Verrus
Verrus™ is building the next generation of data centers.
11-50 employees
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