Data Center Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

About the role

Verrus is a developer of next generation, greenfield hyperscale data centers that flexibly leverage its onsite energy infrastructure (i.e. large scale BESS) through proprietary technology. This allows Verrus to be a flexible resource to the grid, and provide grid services that facilitate interconnection and the effective procurement of power and carbon-free energy, and balance traditional and variable uptime workloads (e.g., AI/ML).

Verrus is led by industry veterans with experience at the largest data center development companies as well as power & utilities, delivering GWs of data center capacity across four continents in their careers (representing billions of investment).

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) backs Verrus. With investment from Alphabet, Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, and Stepstone Group, SIP is a consolidated holding company that builds innovative technology-enabled infrastructure companies and projects that deliver positive social and environmental impact at scale. SIP believes that technology-enabled infrastructure will help to solve some of the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed models of electrical single lines and layouts in power system simulators to analyze scenarios like AI/ML fluctuations, faults on the MV system etc.
• Perform short-circuit, fault analysis, protection and coordination, and arc flash studies (using appropriate tools such as ETAP or SKM) to ensure system safety and reliability for grid connected and off grid operation modes.
• Develop innovative experimental platforms for validating aspects of the design such as protection and coordination schemes in the Verrus lab.
• Act as the internal resource for medium and low-voltage switchgear, relays, LV breakers, ATS, PQMs, and standby diesel generators.
• Support the Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning activities for the power system for new facility builds.
• Work with the controls engineers to analyze impact of SOOs on the data center power system and recommend changes for handling contingencies such as electrical faults, loss of communication to a relay, inoperable breaker, etc.
• Work with the software and network engineering team at Verrus for integration of critical electrical equipment into the facilities network and building SCADA.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in power systems engineering, specifically within mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, or semiconductor fabs).
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or PSSE.
  • Designing and implementing protection schemes using digital relays and breakers.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex electrical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+/3+ years in power systems engineering, specifically within mission-critical environments. (data centers, hospitals, or semiconductor fabs).
• Designed and implemented IEC 61850 (sampled values, GOOSE, MMS) based electrical protection systems on industry-standard relay hardware (SEL, Siemens etc).
• Prior experience on power system aspects of distributed energy resources integration such as BESS, PV etc for microgrid projects (IEEE 1547, 2800, 2030.7).

Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000-$180,000. Salary is only one part of Verrus’ comprehensive compensation package, which also includes a discretionary bonus, equity, general health benefits and paid time off. Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested in consideration for this role, please apply through careers@verrusdata.com by submitting your resume with the job title in the subject line of your application email. Due to the amount of interest in Verrus’ work, we may not have the chance to follow up with you directly following your submission.