Kintec Search, Inc. is seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer specializing in Data Centers. The role focuses on transmission and distribution system planning and consulting, driving business growth and ensuring technical excellence in high-availability facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Role focuses on transmission and distribution (T&D) system planning, interconnection, operations, and equipment application. The engineer will identify, track, and support T&D infrastructure development from early-stage concept through implementation, representing company as a recognized industry leader in power systems consulting and studies
- Lead business growth and deliver sustained excellence in consulting and system studies for Electric Reliability Organizations (EROs), developers, and public and investor-owned utilities
- Drive Business Growth: Lead the expansion of consulting and system studies, specifically focusing on the data center market segment
- Strategic Planning: Identify market opportunities, shape service offerings, and contribute to long-term strategic initiatives
- Industry Representation: Serve as a recognized leader by actively participating in key forums such as NERC, IEEE, and CIGRE to maintain company visibility
- Primary SME: Act as the lead Subject Matter Expert for Data Center consulting, supporting both internal teams and external clients
- T&D Specialization: Focus on transmission and distribution (T&D) system planning, interconnection, operations, and equipment application
- Lifecycle Support: Track and support infrastructure development from the early-stage conceptual phase through full implementation
- Advanced Power System Studies: Conduct and oversee load flow, fault, dynamic, and protection studies tailored to high-availability facilities
- Grid Impact Assessment: Evaluate the specific impacts of large-scale data centers on the broader transmission system
- Modeling & Simulation: Utilize industry-standard software, specifically PSCAD and PSS®E , to analyze grid stability and large-scale electrical system behavior
- Client Relations: Act as the Business Development lead, fostering relationships with EROs, developers, and public and investor-owned utilities
- Technical Excellence: Ensure the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that advance companies reputation in the rapidly growing data center market
Requirements:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on electric power engineering, or equivalent technical discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in power systems studies consulting field, electric utility system planning, or T&D manufacturer's application engineering, or equivalent education and experience in areas key to the position
- Advanced knowledge of EROs, developers, and public and investor-owned utility business planning flow as related to initial feasibility, planning, engineering, implementation, and operations stages
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory, compliance, and resource/capacity/strategy assessment
- General knowledge of asset and operations management, environmental policy, and system hardening
- Advanced organization, presentation, communication, and technical writing skills
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment and on several projects simultaneously
- Advanced computer skills with emphasis on MS Office products
- Advanced knowledge of the following tools/software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related; PSCAD, PSS/E, and related
- Advanced knowledge of industry standards and guides (NESC, NERC, IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE)