Principal Private Grid Architecture and Controls Engineer

• Lead the design and development of advanced Private Grid control systems for hyperscale and AI data center campuses.
• Define control philosophy for grid-connected, islanded, black-start, and resynchronization modes, ensuring mission-critical reliability.
• Develop coordinated control strategies for utility interconnection, on-site generation, BESS, renewables, and UPS infrastructure.
• Design hierarchical control architectures including plant-level controllers, PPC, EMS, and supervisory systems.

This role directly contributes to the reliability and resilience of critical power infrastructure for AI and hyperscale data centers, enabling sustainable and efficient energy use while supporting the transition to a modern, secure grid.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power system controls, Private Grids, and power generation.
• Expertise in synchronous generators, inverter-based resources, BESS, and dynamic system behavior.
• Experience with industrial control platforms, PLCs, SCADA, EMS, and communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3).

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• 401K with up to 4% match (100% vested from day 1).

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is a consulting firm providing expertise and software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges, focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid.