Power Systems Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Power Systems Manager will lead the data center power systems and infrastructure engineering, design and construction for a large-scale project in Alaska. As a core member of the project leadership team, this position will serve as the project’s authority on electrical and data center power systems ensuring the reliable, efficient, and resilient delivery of power infrastructure—from concept design through commissioning—while meeting project performance and schedule requirements. This role is responsible for direct oversight of contractors and will deliver engineering decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the engineering design of large-scale power generation and distribution systems including microgrids, switchgear, and power architecture to service dynamic and unpredictable loads.
• Oversee power quality management strategy across generation, storage, and load systems.
• Direct integration of energy storage systems (battery, hybrid, long-duration) with data center and facility loads.
• Set and ensure designs meet project-specific reliability standards.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, specifications, and equipment selections and ensure designs meet applicable codes.
• Lead engineering for data center facility design including power infrastructure, cooling systems, and physical security.
• Provide technical oversight on thermal load management, heat reuse strategies, and Arctic-optimized cooling solutions.
• Define operational requirements for data center continuity, redundancy, and resilience in an off-grid environment.
• Serve as the technical lead and day-to-day engineering authority for power and data center scope under the Project Director.
• Manage external engineering consultants, vendors, and design subcontractors within this scope.
• Coordinate with technical partners on joint research and reference architecture development.
• Support permitting, agency engagement, and technical documentation as required.
• Maintain a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and follow through.
• Simplify complex engineering issues.
• Maintain high integrity, professional maturity, and sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing with executives, external stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Support AES zero-incident safety culture and assume personal accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all projects, activities, and operations.
• Other duties will be assigned to this position as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience in power systems engineering with demonstrated project leadership
• 5 years of hands-on experience in data center design, construction, and/or operations
• Must have familiarity with multi-GW grid design and power systems
• Have a strong understanding of energy storage integration and power quality management
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage external consultants
• Have capabilities to lead and provide technical expertise

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Data center certifications (e.g., Uptime Institute, BICSI, or equivalent)