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GTN Technical Staffing

Power Engineering Architect / Head of Electrical Systems

GTN Technical Staffing, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Overview

Power Engineering Architect / Head of Electrical Systems – Location: Dallas, TX or Spartanburg, SC (Relocation Offered) – Compensation: $200,000 -$400,000 + Bonus + Equity Potential We are seeking a

visionary Power Engineering Architect

to lead the end-to-end electrical and power strategy for next-generation

AI-scale data center infrastructure . This individual will define and deliver the power architecture that fuels hyperscale compute environments—ensuring reliability, scalability, and sustainability across multiple facilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this leader will serve as the

principal authority for all electrical and power systems , driving innovation across grid interconnection, on-site generation, and advanced energy storage technologies. This is a rare opportunity to shape the foundational electrical systems for one of the most advanced AI infrastructure programs in the world.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Architecture

Architect and own the global power delivery roadmap, from HV/MV/LV systems through redundancy, monitoring, and optimization.

Define and enforce internal power design standards, templates, and scalable patterns across regions and facility types.

Provide executive-level technical direction on all power-related decisions, guiding design teams, EPCs, and OEMs.

Develop power system strategies aligned with long-term capacity, performance, and energy efficiency goals.

Grid & Generation Strategy

Lead engagements with RTOs, ISOs, and utilities to secure interconnection capacity and optimize grid participation.

Evaluate and deploy on-site generation (gas turbines, fuel cells, solar + BESS) to enhance energy resilience and sustainability.

Integrate renewable and hybrid generation solutions to meet both operational reliability and carbon-reduction objectives.

Systems Design & Operations

Oversee system design for switchgear, UPS, PDUs, and substation configurations supporting high-density AI compute.

Direct capacity planning, load balancing, fault-tolerance strategies, and redundancy topologies (N+1, 2N, 3N).

Implement advanced SCADA, EPMS, and real-time analytics for predictive maintenance, uptime assurance, and optimization.

Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and IT infrastructure teams to align power delivery with GPU-accelerated workloads and liquid-cooled systems.

Innovation & Governance

Evaluate and pilot next-gen technologies such as DC distribution, solid-state transformers, and intelligent switchgear.

Establish power safety, commissioning, and operational standards to ensure lifecycle excellence and compliance with NEC, IEEE, and IEC frameworks.

Champion continuous improvement through post-commissioning analysis, root cause review, and system optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

BSEE or equivalent required; PE license strongly preferred .

12+ years

of progressive experience in data center, energy, or mission-critical infrastructure environments.

Deep expertise in

high-availability power systems

(2N/3N),

arc flash mitigation , and

fault tree analysis .

Proven leadership experience guiding multi-disciplinary electrical engineering teams.

Strong command of power system compliance frameworks and design codes.

Experience with

GPU/AI infrastructure

and

hyperscale data centers

highly preferred.

Excellent communicator with the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across executive, technical, and field teams.

Bonus: Prior experience in scaling on-site generation and hybrid grid strategies for emerging AI workloads.

Why Join This is a

mission-critical leadership role

at the forefront of the AI infrastructure revolution—where electrical engineering meets high-performance computing. You'll define the electrical backbone that powers next-generation AI facilities, shaping how compute and energy converge at scale.

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