Principal SME, Utility & Grid Infrastructure

Vantage Data Centers

. Serve as the technical authority for utility engagement, grid interconnection, transmission and distribution infrastructure, substations, power quality, utility tariffs, regulatory considerations and grid-connected Energy Hub architectures .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in utility engagement, grid interconnection, and power system engineering, with a strong focus on developing technical standards and frameworks that enhance reliability and operational efficiency. Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders and collaborate across multiple teams to drive strategic initiatives.

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Utility Systems ExpertiseGrid Interconnection StrategiesPower Quality ManagementTechnical Standards DevelopmentProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringTransmission InfrastructureDistribution InfrastructureSubstation DesignPower System EngineeringRisk Assessment FrameworksTransient ModelingGrid Stability AnalysisUtility TariffsCapacity Expansion Planning

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Utility OperationsGrid PlanningRegulatory ConsiderationsEnergy InfrastructureHyperscale Data CentersISOsRTOsEnergy Market StructuresRegional Utility Regulatory EnvironmentsLarge-Load Interconnection Processes

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical authority for utility engagement, grid interconnection, transmission and distribution infrastructure, substations, power quality, utility tariffs, regulatory considerations and grid-connected Energy Hub architectures
Own the integrity, usability and evolution of utility service technical standards, reference architectures, risk assessment frameworks and decision criteria
Partner with regional leads on utility and grid strategy for commercial project implementation, infrastructure readiness reviews, long-range site planning, cross-functional technical alignment and feedback loops
Partner with the Energy Strategy team by identifying utility-interface constraints, defining engineering requirements, validating study assumptions and recommending practical mitigations
Reduce technical, interconnection, delivery and operational risk through standards and early engagement
Establish scalable technical frameworks, reference architectures and decision criteria for Product Engineering
Improve cross-functional alignment across Product Strategy, Product Engineering, Development, Energy, Construction, Operations and regional delivery teams
Influence future platform strategy through technically grounded recommendations
Advance utility readiness, improve reliability, reduce interconnection risk and inform long-term energy infrastructure strategy
Develop utility engagement frameworks and best practices across multiple regions and utility providers
Provide technical input on utility tariffs, rate structures, regulatory considerations and power procurement strategies
Support utility capacity assessments, infrastructure readiness reviews and long-range site planning
Lead evaluation of transmission and distribution infrastructure requirements for large-scale data center developments
Define grid interconnection strategies and create technical standards and risk assessment frameworks
Advise project teams on utility service configurations, reliability considerations and capacity expansion planning
Establish product-level standards for utility substations and grid-connected power systems
Guide reference designs for medium-voltage and high-voltage utility interfaces
Evaluate emerging technologies and infrastructure approaches that improve scalability, resilience and delivery certainty
Provide expertise on power quality, harmonics, voltage regulation, reactive power management and system stability
Collaborate with electrical engineering teams on performance requirements and mitigation strategies
Support resolution of complex utility and grid integration challenges during design, delivery and operations
Define grid-connected Energy Hub architectures supporting future energy strategies
Assess integration opportunities involving utility-scale generation, storage and grid services
Support roadmap initiatives that enhance flexibility, capacity availability and system reliability
Handle additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
10+ years of experience in utility systems, transmission and distribution infrastructure, grid interconnection or power system engineering
Deep knowledge of utility operations, grid planning and substation design
Experience working directly with utilities, ISOs, RTOs, regulatory organizations or large-load interconnection processes
Strong understanding of power quality, electrical reliability, grid stability and large-scale power delivery requirements and transient modeling
Clear executive-level communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical business decisions
Travel required is expected to be up to 15% but may increase over time as the business evolves
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, industrial power systems or large energy infrastructure programs preferred
Familiarity with regional utility regulatory environments and energy market structures preferred
Experience operating across multiple geographic regions and utility jurisdictions preferred
Demonstrated ability to establish standards, reference architecture and technical governance frameworks preferred
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligibility
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Short-term disability coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
401(k) program with company match
Voluntary benefits
Health and welfare benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave benefits
Recognition programs
Training and development opportunities
Up to 15% travel (job-related travel provision)