Senior Power Systems Engineer

Critical Facility Group

. Lead advanced power system studies for data centers and mission-critical facilities .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading advanced power system studies, including short-circuit, load flow, and arc-flash analyses, with a strong focus on developing and validating PSCAD models. Proficient in using SKM and ETAP for power system evaluations and capable of communicating technical findings effectively to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Power System StudiesPSCAD Model DevelopmentSKM ProficiencyETAP ProficiencyElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Short-Circuit AnalysisLoad Flow AnalysisProtective Device CoordinationArc-Flash StudiesUPS System EvaluationGenerator EvaluationSwitchgear EvaluationElectrical Distribution Infrastructure AnalysisProtection Philosophy DevelopmentRelay Settings Recommendations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTechnical Communication SkillsMentoring Skills

Industry Keywords

Data CentersMission-Critical FacilitiesPower Quality StudiesTechnical ReportsClient Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead advanced power system studies for data centers and mission-critical facilities
Independently perform and interpret short-circuit, load flow, protective device coordination, and arc-flash studies
Develop, validate, and analyze PSCAD models for transient and power quality studies
Use SKM and/or ETAP for conventional power system studies
Evaluate UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution infrastructure for performance and reliability
Develop protection philosophies, relay settings recommendations, and arc-flash mitigation strategies
Coordinate equipment data, system models, and protection settings with design teams, vendors, utilities, and commissioning teams
Prepare technical reports, present findings, and communicate recommendations to clients and project stakeholders
Review technical analyses and mentor less-experienced engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated hands-on experience developing and analyzing power system models using PSCAD
Experience with electrical power systems serving data centers
Proficiency with SKM and/or ETAP
Typically 5+ years of power systems engineering and study experience
Experience independently executing complex power system studies and developing technically sound recommendations
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
CFG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas
Candidates must reside in states where CFG is registered to employ

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
$1,500 annual HSA contribution with the high-deductible plan
401(k) with a 100% match up to 5% of compensation
11 paid company holidays plus paid time off
$75/month cell phone reimbursement and $50/month health reimbursement
Eligible for bonuses
Meaningful ownership of technical work
Opportunities to solve challenging engineering problems
Collaboration with experienced engineers