Nscale
AI Infrastructure
DirectorofPowerSystemsEngineering-Microgrids
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“Director of Power Systems Engineering - Microgrids at Nscale. Skills: Microgrid design, Power systems engineering, Protection and controls. Own power systems basis of design. Select power systems technology”
Industry & Context.
Technical resolution of issues
25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 15+ years of experience in power systems engineering, Demonstrated experience with behind-the-meter or islanded power generation systems, Hands-on experience implementing HIL testing programs, Working knowledge of IEEE 1547, Working knowledge of IEEE C37 protection series, Working knowledge of IEEE 2030.7/2030.8 microgrid standards, Working knowledge of NERC CIP, Demonstrated ability to manage technical execution of third-party design firms and suppliers, Willingness to travel
Nice to Have
PE license (Electrical) preferred
What You'll Do.
Own power systems basis of design
Select power systems technology
Define microgrid topology
Define redundancy strategy
Define sectionalizing strategy
Lead block sizing studies
Lead BESS sizing studies
Lead BESS placement studies
Lead grid interconnection strategy
Lead NERC CIP studies
Drive technical alignment with suppliers
Drive technical alignment with EPCs
Drive technical alignment with owner's engineering teams
Own protection philosophy
Own protection coordination strategy
Own protection settings strategy
Lead technical relationship with controls suppliers
Direct protection coordination studies
Direct arc flash studies
Direct short-circuit studies
Define controls hierarchy
Define load-sharing schemes
Define black-start sequencing
Define transient response strategy
Select energy storage solution
Select load smoothing solution
Own technical interface with energy storage OEM
Drive dynamic performance studies
Define dispatch strategy
Define energy management strategy
Own HIL testing program
Define commissioning test plans
Define acceptance criteria
Define path from HIL through factory acceptance
Define path from factory acceptance through site acceptance
Define path from site acceptance through integrated systems
Partner with O&M on operating procedures
Partner with O&M on switching orders
Partner with O&M on operator training
Lead technical resolution of issues
Serve as senior power systems technical voice
Provide technical assurance on availability
Provide technical assurance on resilience
Provide technical assurance on architecture
Represent Nscale in technical reviews with regulators
Represent Nscale in technical reviews with utilities
Build high-performing team of power systems engineers
Lead power systems engineering function
Capture lessons learned
Improve power systems design
Improve protection settings
Improve controls strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering; Cross-functionally with Construction; Cross-functionally with Commissioning; Cross-functionally with Operations; Cross-functionally with Procurement; Cross-functionally with Permitting
Communication Scope
Technical assurance; Technical reviews
Process & Methodology
Basis of design development, HIL testing program, Commissioning test plans
Full Job Description
About Nscale At Nscale, we are building the infrastructure for the AI revolution. Nscale is developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by a new generation of high-performance, sustainable data centres and GPUs built specifically for AI workloads. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented global demand for compute and GPU infrastructure. Positioned at the heart of this transformation, Nscale is delivering the platforms that will enable the next decade of innovation. Working closely with the world's most advanced AI technology providers — including Microsoft and NVIDIA — Nscale integrates next-generation compute hardware and GPU clusters across both partner and self-delivered facilities. This is a unique opportunity to join Nscale's journey, play a pivotal role in delivering transformative AI infrastructure, and help shape a company designed to scale rapidly across North America, Europe, and beyond. About the Role We are seeking a Director of Power Systems Engineering – Microgrids to lead as the senior technical authority for microgrid design within Nscale Energy and Power, where we are developing behind-the-meter and islanded microgrid generation assets for provision of prime power to world-scale, mission-critical AI infrastructure. Working closely with industry-leading partners like Caterpillar and NVIDIA on projects like our +2 GW Monarch Compute Campus, you will lead the basis of design development, drive protection and controls strategy, and own the hardware-in-the-loop and commissioning programs that prove the system architecture will provide the reliability needed to anchor AI workloads. This role reports to the SVP Technology (Power) and will build and lead the power systems engineering function within Nscale Energy and Power as the business matures. What You'll be Doing Microgrid Architecture & Basis of Design • Own the power systems basis of design and technology selection across generation, energy storage,
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